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Arctic F12 PWM vs Lian Li UNI FAN AL120: Comparison

Arctic F12 PWM and Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 differ on lighting: Arctic F12 PWM at No RGB, Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 at ARGB.

Arctic F12 PWM (120mm/53.0 CFM/0.75 mmH2O Static Pressure/1350 RPM Max/22.5 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ArcticArctic F12 PWM
Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 (120mm/64.5 CFM/2.3 mmH2O Static Pressure/1900 RPM Max/28.3 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
LianLian Li UNI FAN AL120

Specs

Specification
Arctic F12 PWM (120mm/53.0 CFM/0.75 mmH2O Static Pressure/1350 RPM Max/22.5 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Arctic F12 PWM
Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 (120mm/64.5 CFM/2.3 mmH2O Static Pressure/1900 RPM Max/28.3 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Lian Li UNI FAN AL120
Fan Size120 mm120
BrandArcticLian Li
ModelF12 PWMUNI FAN AL120
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBARGB
Static Pressure1.0 mmH2O-57%2.3
Max Speed1350 RPM-29%1900
Noise Level22.5 dBA28.3+5.8 dBA
Airflow53.0 CFM-18%64.5
PWM ControlYestrue
PositioningBudgetMainstream

Verdict

Arctic F12 PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

The no-frills budget fan pick when a build just needs more quiet case airflow.

Lian Li UNI FAN AL120

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The higher-output half of Lian Li's daisy-chain ARGB duo, best behind restrictive front-panel filters.

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