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Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM vs Lian Li UNI FAN AL120: Comparison

Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM and Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 separate most on airflow: Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM at 105.9 CFM, Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 at 64.5 CFM, 39% in favour of Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM. Static Pressure splits them by another 26%, this time favouring Lian Li UNI FAN AL120. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan thickness, pwm control and start voltage.

Specs

Specification
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM (140mm/68.4 CFM/1.35 mmH2O Static Pressure/1000 RPM Max/18.0 dBA/LLS Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM
Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 (120mm/64.5 CFM/2.3 mmH2O Static Pressure/1900 RPM Max/28.3 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Lian Li UNI FAN AL120
Fan Size140 mm120 mm
BrandFractal DesignLian Li
ModelDynamic X2 GP-14 PWMUNI FAN AL120
Bearing TypeSleeveFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBARGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.95 mmH2O-26%2.62 mmH2O
Max Speed1700 RPM-11%1900 RPM
Noise Level33.7 dBA+5.4 dBA28.3 dBA
Airflow105.9 CFM64.5 CFM-39%
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed500 RPM800 RPM
Max Power Draw1.7 W5.94 W
Start Voltage6 V6 V
Connector Type4-Pin PWMProprietary
Lighting ConnectorNoneProprietary
RGB LightingNoYes
Lighting TypeNoneARGB 5V
Warranty2 years2 years
PositioningBudgetMainstream
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack/White
Source URLhttps://www.fractal-design.com/products/fans/dynamic/dynamic-x2-gp-14-pwm/black/https://lian-li.com/product/uni-fan-al/

Verdict

Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A proven, genuinely quiet 140mm fan for builders who value a long reliability track record over spec-sheet numbers.

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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