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be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM vs Lian Li UNI FAN AL120: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM and Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 separate most on static pressure: be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM at 1.45 mmH2O, Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 at 2.62 mmH2O, 45% in favour of Lian Li UNI FAN AL120. Warranty splits them by another 33%, this time favouring be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM. They match on fan size and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | be quiet! | Lian Li |
| Model | Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM | UNI FAN AL120 |
| Bearing Type | Rifle | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | No RGB | ARGB |
| Static Pressure | 1.45 mmH2O-45% | 2.62 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM-16% | 1900 RPM |
| Noise Level | 25.5 dBA | 28.3 dBA+2.8 dBA |
| Airflow | 49.9 CFM-23% | 64.5 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Max Power Draw | 2.4 W | 5.94 W |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | Proprietary |
| Lighting Connector | None | Proprietary |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Lighting Type | None | ARGB 5V |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years-33% |
| Positioning | Budget | Mainstream |
| Connector | 4-pin PWM | Daisy-chain + PWM |
| Colors | Black | Black/White |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/4606 | https://lian-li.com/product/uni-fan-al/ |
Verdict
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely improved budget fan that punches above its price on quietness.
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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