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SilverStone AP121 vs Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 RGB: Comparison

SilverStone AP121 and Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 RGB separate most on static pressure: SilverStone AP121 at 1.71 mmH2O, Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 RGB at 1.4 mmH2O, 18% in favour of SilverStone AP121. Airflow splits them by another 14%, this time favouring Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 RGB. They match on fan size, 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
Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 RGB (120mm/49.9 CFM/1.68 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/24.6 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
ThermaltakeThermaltake Riing Quad 12 RGB

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
Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 RGB (120mm/49.9 CFM/1.68 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/24.6 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 RGB
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandSilverStoneThermaltake
ModelAP121Riing Quad 12 RGB
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicHydraulic
LightingNo RGBRGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.71 mmH2O1.4 mmH2O-18%
Max Speed1500 RPM1500 RPM
Noise Level22.4 dBA25.2 dBA+2.8 dBA
Airflow35.36 CFM-14%40.9 CFM
Connector Type3-Pin DCProprietary
PositioningBalanced mainstreamMainstream
ColorsBlack frame, transparent blue bladesBlack
Source URLhttps://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/info/coolers/AP121/https://www.thermaltake.com/riing-quad-12-rgb-radiator-fan-tt-premium-edition-single-pack-white.html

Price comparison

RetailerSilverStone AP121Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 RGB
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Verdict

SilverStone AP121

6 / 10 Expert Rating

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

Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 RGB

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A dependable RGB case fan best bought as part of a full TT RGB Plus ecosystem rather than standalone.

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