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NZXT F140Q Quiet vs SilverStone AP121: Comparison

NZXT F140Q Quiet and SilverStone AP121 separate most on airflow: NZXT F140Q Quiet at 102.9 CFM, SilverStone AP121 at 35.36 CFM, 66% in favour of NZXT F140Q Quiet. Static Pressure splits them by another 3%, again favouring NZXT F140Q Quiet. They match on 4 other specifications, including bearing type, lighting and fan thickness.

NZXT F140Q Quiet (140mm/58.4 CFM/1.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/20.5 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NZXTNZXT F140Q Quiet
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
NZXT F140Q Quiet (140mm/58.4 CFM/1.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/20.5 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NZXT F140Q Quiet
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
BrandNZXTSilverStone
ModelF140QAP121
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.77 mmH2O1.71 mmH2O-3%
Max Speed1500 RPM1500 RPM
Noise Level29.8 dBA+7.4 dBA22.4 dBA
Airflow102.9 CFM35.36 CFM-66%
PWM ControlYesNo
Connector Type4-Pin PWM3-Pin DC
PositioningQuiet mainstreamBalanced mainstream
ColorsBlack or WhiteBlack frame, transparent blue blades
Source URLhttps://nzxt.com/products/f140qhttps://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/info/coolers/AP121/

Price comparison

RetailerNZXT F140Q QuietSilverStone AP121
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Verdict

NZXT F140Q Quiet

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A dependable quiet 140mm fan for NZXT case owners prioritizing low noise over lighting or raw airflow.

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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