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Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM vs SilverStone AP121: Comparison

Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM and SilverStone AP121 differ on bearing type: Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM at SSO, SilverStone AP121 at Fluid Dynamic.

Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM (120mm/70.7 CFM/1.87 mmH2O Static Pressure/1700 RPM Max/25.1 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM
SilverStone AP121 (120mm/49.4 CFM/1.86 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/24.4 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
SilverStoneSilverStone AP121

Specs

Specification
Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM (120mm/70.7 CFM/1.87 mmH2O Static Pressure/1700 RPM Max/25.1 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM
SilverStone AP121 (120mm/49.4 CFM/1.86 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/24.4 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
SilverStone AP121
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandNoctuaSilverStone
ModelNF-P12 redux-1700 PWMAP121
Bearing TypeSSOFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Static Pressure1.871.71 mmH2O-9%
Max Speed17001500 RPM-12%
Noise Level25.1+2.7 dBA22.4 dBA
Airflow70.735.36 CFM-50%
PWM ControltrueNo
PositioningBudgetBalanced mainstream
ColorsAll-BlackBlack frame, transparent blue blades

Price comparison

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Verdict

Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A safe, quiet, moderately-priced way to get Noctua reliability without paying premium-line prices.

SilverStone AP121

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A competent, unremarkable fan best chosen for brand consistency in a SilverStone build rather than outright performance.

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