I select the fans based on airflow and static pressure. For a fan to be included in the airflow charts, it has to deliver >60 CFM, while for the static pressure list, it has to deliver >2.5 mmAq
120mm Fans: Best for Airflow (>60 CFM)
Airflow (Max Speed/45/40/35/30/25/20 dBA)
Static Pressure (Max Speed/45/40/35/30/25/20 dBA)
Output Noise (Full & 70% Speed)
Power Consumption (Full Speed)
The highest maximum airflow belongs to the Silverstone FHS 120X, followed by the Super Flower Megacool. At normalized noise output, meaning the same conditions for all fans, the winner is the Phanteks T30-120, followed by either the XPG Nidec Vento Pro or the Super Flower Megacool.
120mm Fans: Best for Static Pressure (>2.5 mmAq)
Static Pressure (Max Speed/45/40/35/30/25/20 dBA)
Airflow (Max Speed/45/40/35/30/25/20 dBA)
Output Noise (Full & 70% Speed)
Power Consumption (Full Speed)
It is not a surprise that the Silverstone FHS 120X achieves the highest static pressure at full speed. In the normalized noise tests, the Phanteks T30-120 excells, followed by the XPG Nidec Vento Pro. At up to 30 dBA noise output, the Thermaltake Toughfan 12 Pro also performs well. At 35 dBA and above noise levels, the Cooler Master Mobius 120 OC achieves third place behind the Phanteks T30-120 and the Silverstone FHS 120X.
Buy Phanteks (PH-F120T30_BG) T30-120
Buy Super Flower MEGACOOL 120mm fan, Triple-Pack
Buy Thermaltake SWAFAN EX 12 ARGB Sync
Buy be quiet! Silent Wings 4 140mm PWM
Buy be quiet! Light Wings 140mm PWM, Triple Pack
Buy CoolerMaster MasterFan MF120 Halo
Buy Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black
Buy Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM
Buy Noctua NF-F12 PWM
Buy Cooler Master Mobius 120 OC
Buy be quiet! Pure Wings 2 120mm
Buy be quiet! Silent Wings 4 120mm
Buy Corsair SP120 Elite
Buy Super Flower MEGACOOL 120mm fan
Buy Thermaltake SWAFAN EX 12 RGB
Buy be quiet! Silent Wings 4 140mm PWM
Buy be quiet! Silent Wings 4 140mm PWM high-Speed
Buy Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12 Pro
Buy XPG Vento Pro High Performance PWM
Buy be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 120mm
Buy Corsair LL Series, LL120 RGB
Buy ARCTIC P12 PWM PST – 120 mm
Buy NZXT AER P – RF-AP120-FP – 120mm
Buy Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 V2 RGB
Buy Thermaltake Pure 14 ARGB
Buy ARCTIC F12 PWM PST
The price of these best fans is something I wouldn’t consider. Best value is more important to me
Thank you so much for these in-depth reviews! Currently speccing out fans for a water cooled server -extra thick radiators. Truly appreciate your normalized evaluations of CFM, static pressure, and noise at different speeds and sound levels. Your dedication is unmatched. You’ve easily put out the fairest and most comprehensive review of the SilverStone FHS 120X to date. Look forward to more ultra high performance fan writeups! I’m checking the site every day now!
thank you!!
I don’t see any Noctua ! At least from the point of noise if not else
In the next update. We are enriching our database day by day, re-testing also several fans to improve the accuracy of our results.