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Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 vs SilverStone FQ121: Comparison

Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 and SilverStone FQ121 separate most on max speed: Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 at 1200 RPM, SilverStone FQ121 at 1800 RPM, 33% in favour of SilverStone FQ121. Static Pressure splits them by another 29%, again favouring SilverStone FQ121. They match on bearing type and fan thickness.

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 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-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 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 Size140 mm120 mm
BrandNoctuaSilverStone
ModelNF-P14s redux-1200FQ121
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingNoneNo RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.29 mmH2O-29%1.82 mmH2O
Max Speed1200 RPM-33%1800 RPM
Noise Level19.6 dBA24 dBA+4.4 dBA
Airflow64.92 CFM-4%67.5 CFM
PWM ControlNoYes
Bearing Marketing NameSSOP.C.F. bearing
Weight195 g143 g
PositioningBudgetMainstream
Source URLhttps://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-p14s-redux-1200/specificationshttps://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/info/coolers/FQ121/

Price comparison

RetailerNoctua NF-P14s redux-1200SilverStone FQ121
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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 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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