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Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM vs SilverStone FQ121: Comparison

Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM and SilverStone FQ121 differ on bearing type: Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM at SSO, SilverStone FQ121 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 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
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 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 Size120120 mm
BrandNoctuaSilverStone
ModelNF-P12 redux-1700 PWMFQ121
Bearing TypeSSOFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Static Pressure1.871.82 mmH2O-3%
Max Speed1700-6%1800 RPM
Noise Level25.1+1.1 dBA24 dBA
Airflow70.767.5 CFM-5%
PWM ControltrueYes
PositioningBudgetMainstream
ColorsAll-BlackBlue blades, white frame

Price comparison

RetailerNoctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWMSilverStone FQ121
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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 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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