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Corsair iCUE Link RX120 vs SilverStone AP121: Comparison

Corsair iCUE Link RX120 and SilverStone AP121 separate most on static pressure: Corsair iCUE Link RX120 at 4.38 mmH2O, SilverStone AP121 at 1.71 mmH2O, 61% in favour of Corsair iCUE Link RX120. Airflow splits them by another 52%, again favouring Corsair iCUE Link RX120. They match on fan size, lighting and fan thickness.

Corsair iCUE Link RX120 (120mm/61.5 CFM/1.83 mmH2O Static Pressure/1700 RPM Max/26 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
CorsairCorsair iCUE Link RX120
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
Corsair iCUE Link RX120 (120mm/61.5 CFM/1.83 mmH2O Static Pressure/1700 RPM Max/26 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Corsair iCUE Link RX120
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
BrandCorsairSilverStone
ModeliCUE Link RX120AP121
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure4.38 mmH2O1.71 mmH2O-61%
Max Speed2100 RPM1500 RPM-29%
Noise Level36 dBA+13.6 dBA22.4 dBA
Airflow74.2 CFM35.36 CFM-52%
PWM ControlYesNo
Connector TypeProprietary3-Pin DC
PositioningMainstreamBalanced mainstream
ColorsBlackBlack frame, transparent blue blades
Source URLhttps://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9051009-ww/icue-link-rx120-120mm-pwm-single-fan-expansion-co-9051009-wwhttps://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/info/coolers/AP121/

Price comparison

RetailerCorsair iCUE Link RX120SilverStone AP121
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Verdict

Corsair iCUE Link RX120

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A clean, quiet workhorse fan that only really makes sense once you're bought into iCUE Link's single-cable wiring.

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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