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Enermax T.B.Silence PWM vs SilverStone FN121: Comparison

Enermax T.B.Silence PWM and SilverStone FN121 separate most on max speed: Enermax T.B.Silence PWM at 1500 RPM, SilverStone FN121 at 1200 RPM, 20% in favour of Enermax T.B.Silence PWM. Airflow splits them by another 18%, again favouring Enermax T.B.Silence PWM. They match on fan size and lighting.

Enermax T.B.Silence PWM (120mm/68.4 CFM/1.79 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/19.3 dBA/Twister Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
EnermaxEnermax T.B.Silence PWM
SilverStone FN121 (120mm/44.5 CFM/1.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/20.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
SilverStoneSilverStone FN121

Specs

Specification
Enermax T.B.Silence PWM (120mm/68.4 CFM/1.79 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/19.3 dBA/Twister Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Enermax T.B.Silence PWM
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
BrandEnermaxSilverStone
ModelUCTB12PFN121-P
Bearing TypeTwisterSleeve
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Max Speed1500 RPM1200 RPM-20%
Airflow71.25 CFM58.47 CFM-18%
PWM ControlYesNo
Connector Type4-Pin PWM3-Pin DC
PositioningMainstreamBudget
Source URLhttps://www.enermax.com/en/products/t.b.silence---pwm--12cm-https://www.scan.co.uk/products/120mm-silverstone-sst-fn121-p-1025-fan-9-blades-1200rpm-sleeve-bearing-black

Price comparison

RetailerEnermax T.B.Silence PWMSilverStone FN121
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Verdict

Enermax T.B.Silence PWM

8 / 10 Expert Rating

An excellent value pick for anyone who wants Noctua-like quiet airflow without the Noctua price tag.

SilverStone FN121

6 / 10 Expert Rating

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

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