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Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 vs Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM: Comparison

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 and Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM separate most on static pressure: Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 at 2.5 mmH2O, Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM at 0.97 mmH2O, 61% in favour of Cooler Master SickleFlow 120. Max Speed splits them by another 33%, again favouring Cooler Master SickleFlow 120. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, lighting 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
Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM (120mm/43.71 CFM/1.33 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/21.8 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ScytheScythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM

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
Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM (120mm/43.71 CFM/1.33 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/21.8 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandCooler MasterScythe
ModelSickleFlow 120Kaze Flex II 120 PWM (1200RPM)
Bearing TypeRifleFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm26 mm
Static Pressure2.5 mmH2O0.97 mmH2O-61%
Max Speed1800 RPM1200 RPM-33%
Noise Level27 dBA+3.2 dBA23.8 dBA
Airflow62 CFM52.94 CFM-15%
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed650 RPM300 RPM
Rated Life160000 hours120000 hours
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
PositioningBudget mainstreamMainstream
Source URLhttps://www.coolermaster.com/en-us/products/sickleflow-120.htmlhttps://www.scytheus.com/kazeflexii-120

Price comparison

RetailerCooler Master SickleFlow 120Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM
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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.

Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A dependable, quiet mainstream fan with nothing flashy about it, which is exactly the point.

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