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Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 vs Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap: Comparison

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 and Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap differ on bearing type: Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 at Rifle, Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap at SSO2. They match on lighting and connector.

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
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap (120mm/60.1 CFM/2.34 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.6 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
Fan Size120 mm120
BrandCooler MasterNoctua
ModelSickleFlow 120NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
Bearing TypeRifleSSO2
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Static Pressure2.5 mmH2O2.34-6%
Max Speed1800 RPM-10%2000
Noise Level27 dBA+4.4 dBA22.6
Airflow62 CFM60.1-3%
PWM ControlYestrue
PositioningBudget mainstreamPremium
Connector4-pin PWM4-pin PWM
ColorsBlack, White, or RedAll black

Price comparison

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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.

Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap

9 / 10 Expert Rating

Same excellent A12x25 performance in a colorway that fits black-themed builds without a sticker or paint job.

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