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Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 vs NZXT F120 RGB Core: Comparison

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 and NZXT F120 RGB Core separate most on airflow: Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 at 62 CFM, NZXT F120 RGB Core at 78.86 CFM, 21% in favour of NZXT F120 RGB Core. Static Pressure splits them by another 3%, again favouring NZXT F120 RGB Core. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan size, max speed and pwm control.

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
NZXT F120 RGB Core (120mm/50.2 CFM/1.5 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/27.5 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
NZXTNZXT F120 RGB Core

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
NZXT F120 RGB Core (120mm/50.2 CFM/1.5 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/27.5 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
NZXT F120 RGB Core
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandCooler MasterNZXT
ModelSickleFlow 120F120 RGB Core
Bearing TypeRifleFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBRGB
Static Pressure2.5 mmH2O-3%2.57 mmH2O
Max Speed1800 RPM1800 RPM
Noise Level27 dBA33.88 dBA+6.9 dBA
Airflow62 CFM-21%78.86 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed650 RPM500 RPM
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Warranty2 years2 years
PositioningBudget mainstreamBudget
Source URLhttps://www.coolermaster.com/en-us/products/sickleflow-120.htmlhttps://nzxt.com/products/f120-core-rgb-1

Price comparison

RetailerCooler Master SickleFlow 120NZXT F120 RGB Core
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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.

NZXT F120 RGB Core

6 / 10 Expert Rating

The easiest way to add matching RGB to an NZXT-ecosystem build on a budget.

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