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EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 vs Lian Li UNI FAN SL140: Comparison

EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 and Lian Li UNI FAN SL140 differ on min speed: EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 at 550 RPM, Lian Li UNI FAN SL140 at 500 RPM, which puts EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 ahead on that measure. They match on 6 other specifications, including bearing type, connector type and lighting connector.

EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 (120mm/74.55 CFM/3.36 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/32 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
EK-LoopEK-Loop Fan FPT 120
Lian Li UNI FAN SL140 (140mm/68.9 CFM/1.8 mmH2O Static Pressure/1600 RPM Max/24.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
LianLian Li UNI FAN SL140

Specs

Specification
EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 (120mm/74.55 CFM/3.36 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/32 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
EK-Loop Fan FPT 120
Lian Li UNI FAN SL140 (140mm/68.9 CFM/1.8 mmH2O Static Pressure/1600 RPM Max/24.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Lian Li UNI FAN SL140
Fan Size120 mm140
BrandEKLian Li
ModelEK-Loop Fan FPT 120UNI FAN SL140
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingD-RGBARGB
Fan Thickness27 mm25 mm
Static Pressure2.7 mmH2O1.67-38%
Max Speed2300 RPM1500-35%
Noise Level36 dBA+6 dBA30
Airflow77 CFM70.5-8%
PWM ControlYestrue
Min Speed550 RPM500 RPM
Max Power Draw3 W3.6 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting Connector3-Pin 5V ARGB3-Pin 5V ARGB
Daisy Chain SupportYesYes
RGB LightingYesYes
Lighting TypeARGB 5VARGB 5V
Connector4-pin PWM + 3-pin D-RGBLian Li daisy-chain
ColorsBlackBlack or White
Source URLhttps://mainframecustom.com/shop/fans-accessories/120mm-fans/ek-loop-fan-fpt-120-d-rgb-black-case-fan/https://lian-li.com/product/uni-fan-sl/

Price comparison

RetailerEK-Loop Fan FPT 120Lian Li UNI FAN SL140
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Verdict

EK-Loop Fan FPT 120

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong purpose-built fan for custom loop radiators, less relevant outside that use case.

Lian Li UNI FAN SL140

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A quiet, good-looking 140mm ARGB fan that pairs cleanly with the rest of the UNI FAN SL lineup.

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