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Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 vs SilverStone FQ121: Comparison

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 and SilverStone FQ121 separate most on static pressure: Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 at 2.5 mmH2O, SilverStone FQ121 at 1.82 mmH2O, 27% in favour of Cooler Master SickleFlow 120. Airflow splits them by another 8%, this time favouring SilverStone FQ121. They match on 5 other specifications, including 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 FQ121 (120mm/49.0 CFM/2.36 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25.0 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
SilverStoneSilverStone FQ121

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 FQ121 (120mm/49.0 CFM/2.36 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25.0 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
SilverStone FQ121
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandCooler MasterSilverStone
ModelSickleFlow 120FQ121
Bearing TypeRifleFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure2.5 mmH2O1.82 mmH2O-27%
Max Speed1800 RPM1800 RPM
Noise Level27 dBA+3 dBA24 dBA
Airflow62 CFM-8%67.5 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed650 RPM1000 RPM
Weight156 g143 g
PositioningBudget mainstreamMainstream
ColorsBlack, White, or RedBlue blades, white frame
Source URLhttps://www.coolermaster.com/en-us/products/sickleflow-120.htmlhttps://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/info/coolers/FQ121/

Price comparison

RetailerCooler Master SickleFlow 120SilverStone FQ121
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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 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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