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Corsair SP140 RGB Elite vs SilverStone FQ121: Comparison

Corsair SP140 RGB Elite and SilverStone FQ121 separate most on max speed: Corsair SP140 RGB Elite at 1200 RPM, SilverStone FQ121 at 1800 RPM, 33% in favour of SilverStone FQ121. Static Pressure splits them by another 9%, again favouring SilverStone FQ121. They match on fan thickness, pwm control and positioning.

Corsair SP140 RGB Elite (140mm/68 CFM/1.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/1400 RPM Max/25 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
CorsairCorsair SP140 RGB Elite
SilverStone FQ121 (120mm/49.0 CFM/2.36 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25.0 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
SilverStoneSilverStone FQ121

Specs

Specification
Corsair SP140 RGB Elite (140mm/68 CFM/1.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/1400 RPM Max/25 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
Corsair SP140 RGB Elite
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
ModelSP140 RGB EliteFQ121
Bearing TypeHydraulicFluid Dynamic
LightingRGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.66 mmH2O-9%1.82 mmH2O
Max Speed1200 RPM-33%1800 RPM
Noise Level26.8 dBA+2.8 dBA24 dBA
Airflow68.1 CFM67.5 CFM-1%
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed450 RPM1000 RPM
PositioningMainstreamMainstream
ColorsBlack or WhiteBlue blades, white frame
Source URLhttps://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050110-ww/icue-sp140-rgb-elite-performance-140mm-pwm-fan-single-pack-co-9050110-wwhttps://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/info/coolers/FQ121/

Price comparison

RetailerCorsair SP140 RGB EliteSilverStone FQ121
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Verdict

Corsair SP140 RGB Elite

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A capable mid-range 140mm RGB fan, though the pricier ML140 PRO RGB or quieter Light Wings both outclass it in their own way.

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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