Consumercarts

Consumercarts is reader-supported. Learn more

SilverStone AP121 vs Thermalright TL-C14C-S: Comparison

SilverStone AP121 and Thermalright TL-C14C-S separate most on airflow: SilverStone AP121 at 35.36 CFM, Thermalright TL-C14C-S at 75.8 CFM, 53% in favour of Thermalright TL-C14C-S. Static Pressure splits them by another 11%, again favouring Thermalright TL-C14C-S. They match on bearing type, fan thickness and max speed.

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
Thermalright TL-C14C-S (140mm/75.8 CFM/1.7 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25.0 dBA/S-FDB Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
ThermalrightThermalright TL-C14C-S

Specs

Specification
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
Thermalright TL-C14C-S (140mm/75.8 CFM/1.7 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25.0 dBA/S-FDB Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Thermalright TL-C14C-S
Fan Size120 mm140 mm
BrandSilverStoneThermalright
ModelAP121TL-C14C-S
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBARGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.71 mmH2O-11%1.93 mmH2O
Max Speed1500 RPM1500 RPM
Noise Level22.4 dBA26.4 dBA+4 dBA
Airflow35.36 CFM-53%75.8 CFM
PWM ControlNoYes
Connector Type3-Pin DC4-Pin PWM
PositioningBalanced mainstreamBudget
ColorsBlack frame, transparent blue bladesBlack/White
Source URLhttps://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/info/coolers/AP121/https://www.thermalright.com/product/tl-c14c-s/

Price comparison

RetailerSilverStone AP121Thermalright TL-C14C-S
AmazonView on Amazon
NeweggView on Newegg

Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

Verdict

SilverStone AP121

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A competent, unremarkable fan best chosen for brand consistency in a SilverStone build rather than outright performance.

Thermalright TL-C14C-S

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Outsized 140mm ARGB airflow-per-dollar from a brand built on exactly that value proposition.

More comparisons in Case Fans