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Arctic P8 Max vs SilverStone FQ121: Comparison
Arctic P8 Max and SilverStone FQ121 separate most on static pressure: Arctic P8 Max at 5.3 mmH2O, SilverStone FQ121 at 1.82 mmH2O, 66% in favour of Arctic P8 Max. Max Speed splits them by another 64%, again favouring Arctic P8 Max. They match on 4 other specifications, including bearing type, lighting and fan thickness.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 80 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | SilverStone |
| Model | P8 Max | FQ121 |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | No RGB | No RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 5.3 mmH2O | 1.82 mmH2O-66% |
| Max Speed | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM-64% |
| Noise Level | 33.2 dBA+9.2 dBA | 24 dBA |
| Airflow | 40 CFM-41% | 67.5 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Weight | 84 g | 143 g |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/P8-Max/ACFAN00286A | https://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/info/coolers/FQ121/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic P8 Max | SilverStone FQ121 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| 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 P8 Max
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely useful fan for cramped SFF builds, but only worth the noise penalty when nothing larger fits.
SilverStone FQ121
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A quiet, capable static-pressure fan that undercuts the premium brands without giving up much performance.