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Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 vs ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB: Comparison
Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 vs ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB airflow compared
Start with airflow, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 62 CFM against ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB 74.5 CFM, 17% in favour of ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB. Static pressure runs the same way, 2.5 mmH2O on the Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 versus 2.15 mmH2O on the ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB, another win for Cooler Master SickleFlow 120. There is a split on lighting as well, No RGB on the Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 versus RGB on the ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB. Start voltage is not the same on both, 12 V on the Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 versus 7 V on the ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB.
Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 vs ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB: which one fits your build
The Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 suits budget builds without a case window and filtered intake positions on a tight budget, though it is the wrong buy for showcase builds wanting lighting and premium quiet-first builds. The ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB is the one to take for budget AIO radiator mounting and restrictive front-panel filters, though it is not the pick for pure open-air case airflow (XF series is the better fit) and ultra-quiet priorities. Our rating of the Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 (6/10): A dependable budget fan that performs identically to its pricier RGB sibling for less money. Our rating of the ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB (7/10): A budget-friendly static-pressure ARGB fan that makes a credible case against pricier radiator fans.
What Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 and ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB have in common
Everything else lines up. Fan size, connector type, fan thickness, max speed and pwm control read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 and ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB differ on noise level?
Yes. Noise Level reads 27 dBA on the Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 versus 35.2 dBA on the ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB.
Specs and benchmarks
Fan Size
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 120 mm
- ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB
- 120 mm
Brand
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- Cooler Master
- ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB
- ID-COOLING
Model
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- SickleFlow 120
- ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB
- SF-12025-RGB
Bearing Type
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- Rifle
- ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB
- Hydraulic
Lighting
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- No RGB
- ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB
- RGB
Fan Thickness
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 25 mm
- ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB
- 25 mm
Static Pressure
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 2.5 mmH2OBest
- ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB
- 2.15 mmH2O-14%
Max Speed
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 1800 RPM
- ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB
- 1800 RPM
Airflow
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 62 CFM-17%
- ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB
- 74.5 CFMBest
Noise Level
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 27 dBABest
- ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB
- 35.2 dBA
PWM Control
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- Yes
- ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB
- Yes
Max Power Draw
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 1.8 WBest
- ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB
- 3 W
Start Voltage
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 12 V
- ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB
- 7 V
Connector Type
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 4-Pin PWM
- ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB
- 4-Pin PWM
Weight
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 156 g
- ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB
- 150 gBest
Positioning
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- Budget mainstream
- ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB
- Mainstream
Connector
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 4-pin PWM
- ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB
- 4-Pin PWM + 4-Pin 12V RGB
Colors
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- Black, White, or Red
- ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB
- Black/White
Which one should you pick?
Choose Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 if you want the higher static pressure (2.5 mmH2O vs 2.15 mmH2O), the higher max speed (1800 RPM vs 1800 RPM) and the lower noise level (27 dBA vs 35.2 dBA).
Choose ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB if you want the higher airflow (74.5 CFM vs 62 CFM).
Verdict
Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A dependable budget fan that performs identically to its pricier RGB sibling for less money.
ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A budget-friendly static-pressure ARGB fan that makes a credible case against pricier radiator fans.