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Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM vs SilverStone FQ121: Comparison

Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM and SilverStone FQ121 separate most on airflow: Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM at 87.6 CFM, SilverStone FQ121 at 67.5 CFM, 23% in favour of Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM. Static Pressure splits them by another 21%, again favouring Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan size, lighting and fan thickness.

Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM (120mm/44.7 CFM/1.08 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/18.6 dBA/LLS Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
FractalFractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM
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
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM (120mm/44.7 CFM/1.08 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/18.6 dBA/LLS Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM
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
BrandFractal DesignSilverStone
ModelDynamic X2 GP-12 PWMFQ121
Bearing TypeSleeveFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure2.3 mmH2O1.82 mmH2O-21%
Max Speed2000 RPM1800 RPM-10%
Noise Level32.2 dBA+8.2 dBA24 dBA
Airflow87.6 CFM67.5 CFM-23%
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed500 RPM1000 RPM
Bearing Marketing NameLLSP.C.F. bearing
Weight159 g143 g
PositioningMainstreamMainstream
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlue blades, white frame
Source URLhttps://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1561279-REG/fractal_design_fd_fan_dyn_x2_gp12_pwm_bk_dynamic_x2_pwm_fan.htmlhttps://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/info/coolers/FQ121/

Price comparison

RetailerFractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWMSilverStone FQ121
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Verdict

Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

One of the quietest 120mm fans around, ideal for anyone building around Fractal's own low-noise philosophy.

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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