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Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 vs SilverStone AP121: Comparison

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 and SilverStone AP121 separate most on airflow: Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 at 62 CFM, SilverStone AP121 at 35.36 CFM, 43% in favour of Cooler Master SickleFlow 120. Static Pressure splits them by another 32%, again favouring Cooler Master SickleFlow 120. They match on fan size, lighting and fan thickness.

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
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
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
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 Size120 mm120 mm
BrandCooler MasterSilverStone
ModelSickleFlow 120AP121
Bearing TypeRifleFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure2.5 mmH2O1.71 mmH2O-32%
Max Speed1800 RPM1500 RPM-17%
Noise Level27 dBA+4.6 dBA22.4 dBA
Airflow62 CFM35.36 CFM-43%
PWM ControlYesNo
Connector Type4-Pin PWM3-Pin DC
PositioningBudget mainstreamBalanced mainstream
ColorsBlack, White, or RedBlack frame, transparent blue blades
Source URLhttps://www.coolermaster.com/en-us/products/sickleflow-120.htmlhttps://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/info/coolers/AP121/

Price comparison

RetailerCooler Master SickleFlow 120SilverStone AP121
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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.

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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