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Arctic P12 PWM PST vs Lian Li UNI FAN SL120: Comparison

Arctic P12 PWM PST and Lian Li UNI FAN SL120 differ on lighting: Arctic P12 PWM PST at None, Lian Li UNI FAN SL120 at ARGB.

Specs

Specification
Arctic P12 PWM PST (120mm/56.3 CFM/2.2 mmH2O Static Pressure/22.5 dBA Max/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM PST Daisy-Chain/6-Year Warranty/~$7-8 per Fan in 5-Pack)
Arctic P12 PWM PST
Lian Li UNI FAN SL120 (120mm/58.5 CFM/1.96 mmH2O Static Pressure/1900 RPM Max/24.8 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Lian Li UNI FAN SL120
Fan Size120 mm120
BrandArcticLian Li
ModelP12 PWM PSTUNI FAN SL120
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingNoneARGB
Static Pressure2.2 mmH2O1.96-11%
Max Speed1800 RPM-5%1900
Airflow56.3 CFM-4%58.5
PWM ControlYestrue

Verdict

Arctic P12 PWM PST

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The smartest cheapest meaningful upgrade available — roughly 80% of premium performance at under one-third of the price, with matching warranty.

Lian Li UNI FAN SL120

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The cable-management-friendly ARGB fan of choice for anyone building a multi-fan front or top intake.

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