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Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB vs SilverStone AP121: Comparison

Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB and SilverStone AP121 separate most on airflow: Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB at 84.26 CFM, SilverStone AP121 at 35.36 CFM, 58% in favour of Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB. Static Pressure splits them by another 36%, again favouring Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB. They match on fan size and fan thickness.

Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB (120mm/84.3 CFM/2.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/29.0 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
PhanteksPhanteks M25-120 D-RGB
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
Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB (120mm/84.3 CFM/2.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/29.0 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB
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 Size120 mm120 mm
BrandPhanteksSilverStone
ModelM25-120 D-RGBAP121
Bearing TypeHydraulicFluid Dynamic
LightingD-RGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure2.67 mmH2O1.71 mmH2O-36%
Max Speed2000 RPM1500 RPM-25%
Noise Level35.7 dBA+13.3 dBA22.4 dBA
Airflow84.26 CFM35.36 CFM-58%
PWM ControlYesNo
Connector Type4-Pin PWM3-Pin DC
PositioningMainstreamBalanced mainstream
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack frame, transparent blue blades
Source URLhttps://phanteks.com/product/m25-120-black-d-rgb/https://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/info/coolers/AP121/

Price comparison

RetailerPhanteks M25-120 D-RGBSilverStone AP121
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Verdict

Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong all-purpose high-airflow radiator fan that sits comfortably below Phanteks' flagship T30-120.

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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