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EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB vs Lian Li UNI FAN SL140: Comparison

EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB and Lian Li UNI FAN SL140 separate most on static pressure: EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB at 3.66, Lian Li UNI FAN SL140 at 1.8, 51% in favour of EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB. Max Speed splits them by another 27%, again favouring EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB. They match on bearing type and pwm control.

Specs

Specification
EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB (120mm/73.0 CFM/3.66 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/29.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB
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 Size120140
BrandEKWBLian Li
ModelVardar X3M 120ER D-RGBUNI FAN SL140
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingD-RGBARGB
Static Pressure3.661.8-51%
Max Speed22001600-27%
Noise Level29.7+5.1 dBA24.6
Airflow73.068.9-6%
PWM Controltruetrue
PositioningPerformancePremium ARGB
Connector4-pin PWM + D-RGBLian Li daisy-chain
ColorsBlackBlack or White

Price comparison

RetailerEKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGBLian Li UNI FAN SL140
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Verdict

EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong balance of high static pressure and RGB lighting for custom-loop builders who don't want the EVO's noise.

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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