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SilverStone FQ121 vs Thermalright TL-C14C-S: Comparison

SilverStone FQ121 and Thermalright TL-C14C-S separate most on max speed: SilverStone FQ121 at 1800 RPM, Thermalright TL-C14C-S at 1500 RPM, 17% in favour of SilverStone FQ121. Airflow splits them by another 11%, this time favouring Thermalright TL-C14C-S. They match on bearing type, fan thickness and pwm control.

SilverStone FQ121 (120mm/49.0 CFM/2.36 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25.0 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
SilverStoneSilverStone FQ121
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 FQ121 (120mm/49.0 CFM/2.36 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25.0 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
SilverStone FQ121
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
ModelFQ121TL-C14C-S
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBARGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.82 mmH2O-6%1.93 mmH2O
Max Speed1800 RPM1500 RPM-17%
Noise Level24 dBA26.4 dBA+2.4 dBA
Airflow67.5 CFM-11%75.8 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Bearing Marketing NameP.C.F. bearingS-FDB
PositioningMainstreamBudget
ColorsBlue blades, white frameBlack/White
Source URLhttps://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/info/coolers/FQ121/https://www.thermalright.com/product/tl-c14c-s/

Price comparison

RetailerSilverStone FQ121Thermalright TL-C14C-S
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Verdict

SilverStone FQ121

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A quiet, capable static-pressure fan that undercuts the premium brands without giving up much performance.

Thermalright TL-C14C-S

7 / 10 Expert Rating

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

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