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Corsair ML120 PRO RGB vs SilverStone FQ121: Comparison

Corsair ML120 PRO RGB and SilverStone FQ121 separate most on airflow: Corsair ML120 PRO RGB at 47.3 CFM, SilverStone FQ121 at 67.5 CFM, 30% in favour of SilverStone FQ121. Max Speed splits them by another 11%, again favouring SilverStone FQ121. They match on fan size, fan thickness and pwm control.

Specs

Specification
Corsair ML120 PRO RGB (120mm/75.0 CFM/4.2 mmH2O Static Pressure/2400 RPM Max/37 dBA/Magnetic Levitation Bearing/RGB/PWM)
Corsair ML120 PRO RGB
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
BrandCorsairSilverStone
ModelML120 PRO RGBFQ121
Bearing TypeMagnetic LevitationFluid Dynamic
LightingRGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.78 mmH2O-2%1.82 mmH2O
Max Speed1600 RPM-11%1800 RPM
Noise Level25 dBA+1 dBA24 dBA
Airflow47.3 CFM-30%67.5 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed400 RPM1000 RPM
Weight295 g143 g
PositioningPremiumMainstream
ColorsBlackBlue blades, white frame
Source URLhttps://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050075-ww/ml120-pro-rgb-led-120mm-pwm-premium-magnetic-levitation-fan-single-pack-co-9050075-wwhttps://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/info/coolers/FQ121/

Price comparison

RetailerCorsair ML120 PRO RGBSilverStone FQ121
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Verdict

Corsair ML120 PRO RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A proven radiator fan for RGB loops that need real static pressure, if you're willing to tune the PWM curve down from its noisy top end.

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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