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be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM vs SilverStone FQ121: Comparison
be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM and SilverStone FQ121 separate most on static pressure: be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM at 0.82 mmH2O, SilverStone FQ121 at 1.82 mmH2O, 55% in favour of SilverStone FQ121. Airflow splits them by another 43%, again favouring SilverStone FQ121. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan size, lighting and fan thickness.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | be quiet! | SilverStone |
| Model | Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM | FQ121 |
| Bearing Type | Rifle | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | No RGB | No RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 0.82 mmH2O-55% | 1.82 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1100 RPM-39% | 1800 RPM |
| Noise Level | 15.9 dBA | 24 dBA+8.1 dBA |
| Airflow | 38.5 CFM-43% | 67.5 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 132 g | 143 g |
| Positioning | Mainstream | Mainstream |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/1626 | https://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/info/coolers/FQ121/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM | SilverStone FQ121 |
|---|---|---|
| SilverStone | View on SilverStone |
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Verdict
be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid mid-tier be quiet!
SilverStone FQ121
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A quiet, capable static-pressure fan that undercuts the premium brands without giving up much performance.
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