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Arctic F14 PWM vs SilverStone FN121: Comparison
What is the difference between Arctic F14 PWM and SilverStone FN121?
Start with airflow, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Arctic F14 PWM 74 CFM against SilverStone FN121 58.47 CFM, 21% in favour of Arctic F14 PWM. They differ on fan size too, 140 mm on the Arctic F14 PWM versus 120 mm on the SilverStone FN121. Bearing type is not the same on both, Fluid Dynamic on the Arctic F14 PWM versus Sleeve on the SilverStone FN121. There is a split on connector type as well, 4-Pin PWM on the Arctic F14 PWM versus 3-Pin DC on the SilverStone FN121. Arctic F14 PWM also leads on max speed, 1350 RPM on the Arctic F14 PWM versus 1200 RPM on the SilverStone FN121. Pwm control is not the same on both, Yes on the Arctic F14 PWM versus No on the SilverStone FN121.
Which should you buy, Arctic F14 PWM or SilverStone FN121?
The Arctic F14 PWM is the one to take for budget builds filling multiple 140mm mounts and basic front, top, or rear exhaust duty, though it is not the pick for radiator or high-restriction airflow paths and RGB or showcase builds. Buy the SilverStone FN121 for budget case airflow and quiet everyday builds, though it is not built for radiator or heatsink duty and RGB builds. Our rating of the Arctic F14 PWM (6/10): an unglamorous but reliable budget 140mm fan that punches above its price for basic case airflow. Our rating of the SilverStone FN121 (6/10): an unremarkable but reliably quiet budget fan for general case airflow.
What Arctic F14 PWM and SilverStone FN121 have in common
Everything else lines up. Lighting and positioning read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Specs and benchmarks
Fan Size
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 140 mm
- SilverStone FN121
- 120 mm
Brand
- Arctic F14 PWM
- Arctic
- SilverStone FN121
- SilverStone
Model
- Arctic F14 PWM
- F14 PWM
- SilverStone FN121
- FN121-P
Bearing Type
- Arctic F14 PWM
- Fluid Dynamic
- SilverStone FN121
- Sleeve
Lighting
- Arctic F14 PWM
- No RGB
- SilverStone FN121
- No RGB
Max Speed
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 1350 RPMBest
- SilverStone FN121
- 1200 RPM-11%
Airflow
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 74 CFMBest
- SilverStone FN121
- 58.47 CFM-21%
PWM Control
- Arctic F14 PWM
- Yes
- SilverStone FN121
- No
Connector Type
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 4-Pin PWM
- SilverStone FN121
- 3-Pin DC
Positioning
- Arctic F14 PWM
- Budget
- SilverStone FN121
- Budget
Which one should you pick?
Choose Arctic F14 PWM if you want the higher max speed (1350 RPM vs 1200 RPM) and the higher airflow (74 CFM vs 58.47 CFM).
Choose SilverStone FN121 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic F14 PWM | SilverStone FN121 |
|---|---|---|
| SilverStone | View on SilverStone |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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 FN121
6 / 10 Expert Rating
An unremarkable but reliably quiet budget fan for general case airflow.