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EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB vs Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade: Comparison

EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB and Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade separate most on static pressure: EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB at 3.66, Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade at 2.1, 43% in favour of EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB. Airflow splits them by another 19%, again favouring EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB. They match on fan size, 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 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 X3M 120ER D-RGBUNI FAN X120
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingD-RGBARGB
Static Pressure3.662.1-43%
Max Speed22001900-14%
Noise Level29.7+4.2 dBA25.5
Airflow73.059.0-19%
PWM Controltruetrue
PositioningPerformancePremium
Connector4-pin PWM + D-RGBUNI FAN daisy-chain
ColorsBlackBlack/White

Price comparison

RetailerEKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGBLian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade
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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 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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