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SilverStone FN121 vs Zalman ZM-F3: Comparison

SilverStone FN121 and Zalman ZM-F3 differ on bearing type: SilverStone FN121 at Rifle, Zalman ZM-F3 at Fluid Dynamic. They match on lighting, positioning and colors.

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
Zalman ZM-F3 (120mm/46.0 CFM/1.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.0 dBA/Sleeve Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Zalman ZM-F3
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandSilverStoneZalman
ModelFN121ZM-F3
Bearing TypeRifleFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Max Speed15001200 RPM-20%
Noise Level20.023 dBA+3 dBA
PositioningBudgetBudget
ColorsBlackBlack

Price comparison

RetailerSilverStone FN121Zalman ZM-F3
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Verdict

SilverStone FN121

6 / 10 Expert Rating

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

Zalman ZM-F3

5 / 10 Expert Rating

A budget fan that does the basics quietly, nothing more, nothing less.

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