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Corsair AF120 Elite vs SilverStone FN121: Comparison
Corsair AF120 Elite and SilverStone FN121 separate most on max speed: Corsair AF120 Elite at 1850 RPM, SilverStone FN121 at 1200 RPM, 35% in favour of Corsair AF120 Elite. Airflow splits them by another 1%, again favouring Corsair AF120 Elite. They match on fan size and lighting.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Corsair | SilverStone |
| Model | AF120 Elite | FN121-P |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Sleeve |
| Lighting | No RGB | No RGB |
| Max Speed | 1850 RPM | 1200 RPM-35% |
| Airflow | 59.1 CFM | 58.47 CFM-1% |
| PWM Control | Yes | No |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 3-Pin DC |
| Positioning | Performance | Budget |
| Source URL | https://www.corsair.com/ww/en/p/case-fans/co-9050140-ww/af120-elite-high-performance-120mm-pwm-fluid-dynamic-bearing-fan-co-9050140-ww | https://www.scan.co.uk/products/120mm-silverstone-sst-fn121-p-1025-fan-9-blades-1200rpm-sleeve-bearing-black |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair AF120 Elite | SilverStone FN121 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Corsair AF120 Elite
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A clean, quiet airflow fan for mesh cases, though the Arctic F12 PWM matches it for less money.
SilverStone FN121
6 / 10 Expert Rating
An unremarkable but reliably quiet budget fan for general case airflow.