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EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER vs Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade: Comparison

EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER and Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade separate most on static pressure: EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER at 3.16, Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade at 2.1, 34% in favour of EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER. Airflow splits them by another 23%, again favouring EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER. They match on fan size and pwm control.

Specs

Specification
EK-Vardar EVO 120ER (120mm/91.0 CFM/5.31 mmH2O Static Pressure/3200 RPM Max/36.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER
Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade (120mm/59.0 CFM/2.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1900 RPM Max/25.5 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade
Fan Size120120
BrandEKWBLian Li
ModelVardar EVO 120ERUNI FAN X120
Bearing TypeBallFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBARGB
Static Pressure3.162.1-34%
Max Speed22001900-14%
Noise Level33.5+8 dBA25.5
Airflow7759.0-23%
PWM Controltruetrue
PositioningPerformancePremium

Price comparison

RetailerEKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ERLian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade
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Verdict

EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER

8 / 10 Expert Rating

An extreme, loud, purpose-built radiator fan for the densest custom loops, overkill for anything less.

Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A clever niche addition to the UNI FAN lineup for builders who want reversed airflow without breaking the daisy-chain.

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