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Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB vs Thermalright TL-D12: Comparison

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB and Thermalright TL-D12 separate most on static pressure: Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB at 2.5, Thermalright TL-D12 at 0.9, 64% in favour of Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB. Airflow splits them by another 35%, again favouring Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and pwm control.

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-D12 (120mm/40.0 CFM/0.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/20.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ThermalrightThermalright TL-D12

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-D12 (120mm/40.0 CFM/0.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/20.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Thermalright TL-D12
Fan Size120120
BrandCooler MasterThermalright
ModelSickleFlow 120 ARGBTL-D12
Bearing TypeRifleRifle
LightingARGBNo RGB
Static Pressure2.50.9-64%
Max Speed18001500-17%
Noise Level27.0+7 dBA20.0
Airflow62.040.0-35%
PWM Controltruetrue
PositioningBudgetBudget
Connector4-pin PWM + 3-pin ARGB4-pin PWM
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack

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-D12

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A niche but genuinely useful option whenever clearance, not performance, is the limiting factor.

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