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Arctic F14 PWM vs SilverStone AP121: Comparison

Arctic F14 PWM and SilverStone AP121 separate most on airflow: Arctic F14 PWM at 74 CFM, SilverStone AP121 at 35.36 CFM, 52% in favour of Arctic F14 PWM. Max Speed splits them by another 10%, this time favouring SilverStone AP121. They match on bearing type and lighting.

Arctic F14 PWM (140mm/72.8 CFM/0.7 mmH2O Static Pressure/1350 RPM Max/23 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ArcticArctic F14 PWM
SilverStone AP121 (120mm/49.4 CFM/1.86 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/24.4 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
SilverStoneSilverStone AP121

Specs

Specification
Arctic F14 PWM (140mm/72.8 CFM/0.7 mmH2O Static Pressure/1350 RPM Max/23 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Arctic F14 PWM
SilverStone AP121 (120mm/49.4 CFM/1.86 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/24.4 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
SilverStone AP121
Fan Size140 mm120 mm
BrandArcticSilverStone
ModelF14 PWMAP121
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness27 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.6 mmH2O-6%1.71 mmH2O
Max Speed1350 RPM-10%1500 RPM
Noise Level23 dBA+0.6 dBA22.4 dBA
Airflow74 CFM35.36 CFM-52%
PWM ControlYesNo
Connector Type4-Pin PWM3-Pin DC
PositioningBudgetBalanced mainstream
Source URLhttps://www.arctic.de/en/F14-PWM/ACFAN00078Ahttps://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/info/coolers/AP121/

Price comparison

RetailerArctic F14 PWMSilverStone AP121
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Verdict

Arctic F14 PWM

6 / 10 Expert Rating

An unglamorous but reliable budget 140mm fan that punches above its price for basic case airflow.

SilverStone AP121

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A competent, unremarkable fan best chosen for brand consistency in a SilverStone build rather than outright performance.

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