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Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 vs Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap: Comparison

Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 and Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap separate most on warranty: Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 at 2 years, Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap at 6 years, 67% in favour of Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap. Static Pressure splits them by another 11%, this time favouring Lian Li UNI FAN AL120. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and fan thickness.

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)
LianLian Li UNI FAN AL120
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap (120mm/60.1 CFM/2.34 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.6 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap

Specs

Specification
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
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap (120mm/60.1 CFM/2.34 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.6 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandLian LiNoctua
ModelUNI FAN AL120NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingARGBNone
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure2.62 mmH2O2.34 mmH2O-11%
Max Speed1900 RPM-5%2000 RPM
Noise Level28.3 dBA+5.7 dBA22.6 dBA
Airflow64.5 CFM60.09 CFM-7%
PWM ControlYesYes
Max Power Draw5.94 W1.68 W
Start Voltage6 V7 V
Connector TypeProprietary4-Pin PWM
Lighting ConnectorProprietaryNone
RGB LightingYesNo
Lighting TypeARGB 5VNone
Warranty2 years-67%6 years
PositioningMainstreamPremium
Source URLhttps://lian-li.com/product/uni-fan-al/https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-a12x25-pwm-chromax-black-swap/specifications

Price comparison

RetailerLian Li UNI FAN AL120Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
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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 PWM chromax.black.swap

9 / 10 Expert Rating

Same excellent A12x25 performance in a colorway that fits black-themed builds without a sticker or paint job.

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