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Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB vs Zalman ZM-F3: Comparison

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB and Zalman ZM-F3 differ on bearing type: Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB at Rifle, Zalman ZM-F3 at Fluid Dynamic.

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
Zalman ZM-F3 (120mm/46.0 CFM/1.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.0 dBA/Sleeve Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Zalman ZM-F3
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandCooler MasterZalman
ModelSickleFlow 120 ARGBZM-F3
Bearing TypeRifleFluid Dynamic
LightingARGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness2525 mm
Max Speed18001200 RPM-33%
Noise Level27.0+4 dBA23 dBA
Rated Life160000150000 hours
Weight156100 g
PositioningBudgetBudget
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack
Source URLhttps://aphnetworks.com/reviews/cooler-master-sickleflow-120-series/https://www.zalman.com/EN/Product/ProductDetail.do?pageIndex=10&pageSize=10&productSeq=335

Price comparison

RetailerCooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGBZalman ZM-F3
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Verdict

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB

6 / 10 Expert Rating

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

Zalman ZM-F3

5 / 10 Expert Rating

A budget fan that does the basics quietly, nothing more, nothing less.

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