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SilverStone FN121 vs SilverStone FQ121: Comparison

SilverStone FN121 and SilverStone FQ121 separate most on max speed: SilverStone FN121 at 1200 RPM, SilverStone FQ121 at 1800 RPM, 33% in favour of SilverStone FQ121. Airflow splits them by another 13%, again favouring SilverStone FQ121. They match on fan size and lighting.

Specs

Specification
SilverStone FN121 (120mm/44.5 CFM/1.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/20.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
SilverStone FN121
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 Size120 mm120 mm
BrandSilverStoneSilverStone
ModelFN121-PFQ121
Bearing TypeSleeveFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Max Speed1200 RPM-33%1800 RPM
Airflow58.47 CFM-13%67.5 CFM
PWM ControlNoYes
PositioningBudgetMainstream
Source URLhttps://www.scan.co.uk/products/120mm-silverstone-sst-fn121-p-1025-fan-9-blades-1200rpm-sleeve-bearing-blackhttps://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/info/coolers/FQ121/

Price comparison

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Verdict

SilverStone FN121

6 / 10 Expert Rating

An unremarkable but reliably quiet budget fan for general case airflow.

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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