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Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB vs Thermalright TL-C12C-S: Comparison

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB and Thermalright TL-C12C-S differ on bearing type: Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB at Rifle, Thermalright TL-C12C-S at Fluid Dynamic. They match on 4 other specifications, including connector type, lighting connector and rgb lighting.

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB (120mm/62.0 CFM/1.98 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/27.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Cooler MasterCooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB
Thermalright TL-C12C-S (120mm PWM Case Fan / ~1500 RPM / Rifle Bearing / White or Black / Budget Multi-Pack)
ThermalrightThermalright TL-C12C-S

Specs

Specification
Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB (120mm/62.0 CFM/1.98 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/27.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB
Thermalright TL-C12C-S (120mm PWM Case Fan / ~1500 RPM / Rifle Bearing / White or Black / Budget Multi-Pack)
Thermalright TL-C12C-S
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandCooler MasterThermalright
ModelSickleFlow 120 ARGBTL-C12C-S
Bearing TypeRifleFluid Dynamic
Fan Thickness2525 mm
Static Pressure2.51.53 mmH2O-39%
Max Speed18001550 RPM-14%
Noise Level27.0+1.4 dBA25.6 dBA
Airflow62.0-6%66.17 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting Connector3-Pin 5V ARGB3-Pin 5V ARGB
RGB LightingYesYes
Weight156120 g
PositioningBudgetBudget
ColorsBlack/WhiteWhite, Black
Source URLhttps://aphnetworks.com/reviews/cooler-master-sickleflow-120-series/https://www.thermalright.com/product/tl-c12c-s/

Verdict

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A reliable, extremely affordable ARGB fan that's earned its reputation through sheer ubiquity.

Thermalright TL-C12C-S

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Noctua-adjacent quiet operation at budget pricing, which is exactly what a six-fan build needs.

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