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Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 vs EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER: Comparison

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 and EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER differ on min speed: Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 at 650 RPM, EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER at 500 RPM, which puts Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ahead on that measure. They match on 4 other specifications, including lighting, fan thickness and connector type.

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
EK-Vardar EVO 120ER (120mm/91.0 CFM/5.31 mmH2O Static Pressure/3200 RPM Max/36.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
EKWBEKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER

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
EK-Vardar EVO 120ER (120mm/91.0 CFM/5.31 mmH2O Static Pressure/3200 RPM Max/36.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER
Fan Size120 mm120
BrandCooler MasterEKWB
ModelSickleFlow 120Vardar EVO 120ER
Bearing TypeRifleBall
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure2.5 mmH2O-21%3.16
Max Speed1800 RPM-18%2200
Noise Level27 dBA33.5+6.5 dBA
Airflow62 CFM-19%77
PWM ControlYestrue
Min Speed650 RPM500 RPM
Rated Life160000 hours50000 hours
Max Power Draw1.8 W2.16 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Warranty2 years2 years
PositioningBudget mainstreamPerformance
Source URLhttps://www.coolermaster.com/en-us/products/sickleflow-120.htmlhttps://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-vardar-evo-120er-black-bb-500-2200rpm

Price comparison

RetailerCooler Master SickleFlow 120EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER
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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.

EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER

8 / 10 Expert Rating

An extreme, loud, purpose-built radiator fan for the densest custom loops, overkill for anything less.

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