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Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 vs SilverStone AP121: Comparison

Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 and SilverStone AP121 separate most on airflow: Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 at 64.92 CFM, SilverStone AP121 at 35.36 CFM, 46% in favour of Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200. Static Pressure splits them by another 25%, this time favouring SilverStone AP121. They match on 4 other specifications, including bearing type, fan thickness and pwm control.

Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 (140mm/48.6 CFM/1.19 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.2 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-P14s redux-1200
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-P14s redux-1200 (140mm/48.6 CFM/1.19 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.2 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200
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 Size140 mm120 mm
BrandNoctuaSilverStone
ModelNF-P14s redux-1200AP121
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingNoneNo RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.29 mmH2O-25%1.71 mmH2O
Max Speed1200 RPM-20%1500 RPM
Noise Level19.6 dBA22.4 dBA+2.8 dBA
Airflow64.92 CFM35.36 CFM-46%
PWM ControlNoNo
Connector Type3-Pin DC3-Pin DC
PositioningBudgetBalanced mainstream
Source URLhttps://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-p14s-redux-1200/specificationshttps://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/info/coolers/AP121/

Price comparison

RetailerNoctua NF-P14s redux-1200SilverStone AP121
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Verdict

Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A sensible budget 140mm pick when you want Noctua's fit and finish without paying for the flagship A-series.

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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