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Corsair AF120 Slim vs SilverStone FN121: Comparison

Corsair AF120 Slim and SilverStone FN121 separate most on max speed: Corsair AF120 Slim at 2000 RPM, SilverStone FN121 at 1200 RPM, 40% in favour of Corsair AF120 Slim. Airflow splits them by another 4%, this time favouring SilverStone FN121.

Specs

Specification
Corsair AF120 Slim (120x15mm Slim Profile/56.3 CFM/2000 RPM Max/5-25.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/PWM)
Corsair AF120 Slim
SilverStone FN121 (120mm/44.5 CFM/1.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/20.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
SilverStone FN121
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandCorsairSilverStone
ModelAF120 SlimFN121-P
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicSleeve
LightingNoneNo RGB
Max Speed2000 RPM1200 RPM-40%
Airflow56.3 CFM-4%58.47 CFM
PWM ControlYesNo
Source URLhttps://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050144-ww/af120-slim-120mm-pwm-fluid-dynamic-bearing-fan-black-co-9050144-wwhttps://www.scan.co.uk/products/120mm-silverstone-sst-fn121-p-1025-fan-9-blades-1200rpm-sleeve-bearing-black

Price comparison

RetailerCorsair AF120 SlimSilverStone FN121
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Verdict

Corsair AF120 Slim

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A clearance-solving slim 120mm fan that keeps most of the airflow a standard-depth fan would give you.

SilverStone FN121

6 / 10 Expert Rating

An unremarkable but reliably quiet budget fan for general case airflow.

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