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Corsair ML140 PRO RGB vs SilverStone FQ121: Comparison

Corsair ML140 PRO RGB and SilverStone FQ121 separate most on max speed: Corsair ML140 PRO RGB at 1200 RPM, SilverStone FQ121 at 1800 RPM, 33% in favour of SilverStone FQ121. Static Pressure splits them by another 30%, again favouring SilverStone FQ121. They match on fan thickness and pwm control.

Specs

Specification
Corsair ML140 PRO RGB (140mm/55.4 CFM/1.87 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/20.4 dBA/Magnetic Levitation Bearing/RGB/PWM)
Corsair ML140 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 Size140 mm120 mm
BrandCorsairSilverStone
ModelML140 PRO RGBFQ121
Bearing TypeMagnetic LevitationFluid Dynamic
LightingRGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.27 mmH2O-30%1.82 mmH2O
Max Speed1200 RPM-33%1800 RPM
Noise Level20.4 dBA24 dBA+3.6 dBA
Airflow55.4 CFM-18%67.5 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed400 RPM1000 RPM
Weight345 g143 g
PositioningPremiumMainstream
ColorsBlackBlue blades, white frame
Source URLhttps://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050077-ww/ml140-pro-rgb-led-140mm-pwm-premium-magnetic-levitation-fan-single-pack-co-9050077-wwhttps://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/info/coolers/FQ121/

Price comparison

RetailerCorsair ML140 PRO RGBSilverStone FQ121
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Verdict

Corsair ML140 PRO RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A quiet, glowing 140mm fan best suited to case airflow rather than radiator duty.

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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