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Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 vs DeepCool CF120: Comparison

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 and DeepCool CF120 separate most on static pressure: Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 at 2.5 mmH2O, DeepCool CF120 at 1.63 mmH2O, 35% in favour of Cooler Master SickleFlow 120. Max Speed splits them by another 17%, again favouring Cooler Master SickleFlow 120. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan size, fan thickness and noise level.

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 (120mm/62.0 CFM/1.98 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/27.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Cooler MasterCooler Master SickleFlow 120
DeepCool CF120 (120mm/40.8 CFM/1.35 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/24.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
DeepCoolDeepCool CF120

Specs

Specification
Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 (120mm/62.0 CFM/1.98 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/27.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
DeepCool CF120 (120mm/40.8 CFM/1.35 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/24.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
DeepCool CF120
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandCooler MasterDeepCool
ModelSickleFlow 120CF120
Bearing TypeRifleHydraulic
LightingNo RGBARGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure2.5 mmH2O1.63 mmH2O-35%
Max Speed1800 RPM1500 RPM-17%
Noise Level27 dBA27 dBA
Airflow62 CFM56.5 CFM-9%
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed650 RPM500 RPM
Max Power Draw1.8 W1.32 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Weight156 g159 g
PositioningBudget mainstreamBudget
Connector4-pin PWM4-pin PWM + 3-pin ARGB
ColorsBlack, White, or RedBlack
Source URLhttps://www.coolermaster.com/en-us/products/sickleflow-120.htmlhttps://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/fans/CF120-RGB-PWM-Fan-Single/2021/11469.shtml

Price comparison

RetailerCooler Master SickleFlow 120DeepCool CF120
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Verdict

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A dependable budget fan that performs identically to its pricier RGB sibling for less money.

DeepCool CF120

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A capable, quiet entry-level ARGB fan, upgrade to the CF120 PLUS if you want more visual presence.

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