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Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 vs Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM: Comparison
Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 and Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM separate most on warranty: Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 at 2 years, Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM at 6 years, 67% in favour of Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM. Static Pressure splits them by another 17%, again favouring Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM. They match on fan size, fan thickness and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Lian Li | Noctua |
| Model | UNI FAN AL120 | NF-A12x25 G2 PWM |
| Lighting | ARGB | None |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 2.62 mmH2O-17% | 3.14 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1900 RPM | 1800 RPM-5% |
| Noise Level | 28.3 dBA+5.8 dBA | 22.5 dBA |
| Airflow | 64.5 CFM | 63.15 CFM-2% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Max Power Draw | 5.94 W | 1.8 W |
| Start Voltage | 6 V | 7 V |
| Connector Type | Proprietary | 4-Pin PWM |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 2 years-67% | 6 years |
| Source URL | https://lian-li.com/product/uni-fan-al/ | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-a12x25-g2-pwm/specifications |
Verdict
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.
Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM
10 / 10 Expert Rating
The current best overall case fan — class-leading static pressure at a class-leading noise ceiling, a genuine generational upgrade over the original.