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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 | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 | 120 mm |
| Brand | SilverStone | Zalman |
| Model | FN121 | ZM-F3 |
| Bearing Type | Rifle | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | No RGB | No RGB |
| Max Speed | 1500 | 1200 RPM-20% |
| Noise Level | 20.0 | 23 dBA+3 dBA |
| Positioning | Budget | Budget |
| Colors | Black | Black |
Price comparison
| Retailer | SilverStone FN121 | Zalman ZM-F3 |
|---|---|---|
| SilverStone | View on SilverStone | |
| Zalman | View on Zalman |
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 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.




