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Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 vs Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB: Comparison

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 and Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB differ on bearing type: Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 at Rifle, Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB at Fluid Dynamic.

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
Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB (140mm/74.0 CFM/1.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/29.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
PhanteksPhanteks SK123-140 D-RGB

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
Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB (140mm/74.0 CFM/1.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/29.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB
Fan Size120 mm140
BrandCooler MasterPhanteks
ModelSickleFlow 120SK123-140 D-RGB
Bearing TypeRifleFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBD-RGB
Static Pressure2.5 mmH2O1.9-24%
Max Speed1800 RPM1500-17%
Noise Level27 dBA29.7+2.7 dBA
Airflow62 CFM-16%74.0
PWM ControlYestrue
PositioningBudget mainstreamMainstream
Connector4-pin PWM4-pin PWM + D-RGB
ColorsBlack, White, or RedBlack

Price comparison

RetailerCooler Master SickleFlow 120Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB
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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.

Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A well-rounded 140mm intake fan for Phanteks cases that want lighting without sacrificing airflow.

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