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Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 vs Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200: Comparison

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 and Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 separate most on warranty: Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 at 2 years, Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 at 6 years, 67% in favour of Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200. Static Pressure splits them by another 48%, this time favouring Cooler Master SickleFlow 120.

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
Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 (140mm/48.6 CFM/1.19 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.2 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-P14s redux-1200

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-P14s redux-1200 (140mm/48.6 CFM/1.19 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.2 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200
Fan Size120 mm140 mm
BrandCooler MasterNoctua
ModelSickleFlow 120NF-P14s redux-1200
Bearing TypeRifleFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNone
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure2.5 mmH2O1.29 mmH2O-48%
Max Speed1800 RPM1200 RPM-33%
Noise Level27 dBA+7.4 dBA19.6 dBA
Airflow62 CFM-4%64.92 CFM
PWM ControlYesNo
Rated Life160000 hours150000 hours
Max Power Draw1.8 W1.44 W
Start Voltage12 V7 V
Connector Type4-Pin PWM3-Pin DC
Weight156 g195 g
Warranty2 years-67%6 years
PositioningBudget mainstreamBudget
Source URLhttps://www.coolermaster.com/en-us/products/sickleflow-120.htmlhttps://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-p14s-redux-1200/specifications

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-P14s redux-1200

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A sensible budget 140mm pick when you want Noctua's fit and finish without paying for the flagship A-series.

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