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Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 vs Noctua NF-A9 PWM: Comparison
Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 and Noctua NF-A9 PWM separate most on airflow: Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 at 64.5, Noctua NF-A9 PWM at 46.4, 28% in favour of Lian Li UNI FAN AL120. Max Speed splits them by another 5%, this time favouring Noctua NF-A9 PWM.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 | 92 |
| Brand | Lian Li | Noctua |
| Model | UNI FAN AL120 | NF-A9 PWM |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | SSO2 |
| Lighting | ARGB | No RGB |
| Static Pressure | 2.3 | 2.28-1% |
| Max Speed | 1900-5% | 2000 |
| Noise Level | 28.3+5.5 dBA | 22.8 |
| Airflow | 64.5 | 46.4-28% |
| PWM Control | true | true |
| Positioning | Mainstream | Premium |
| Connector | Daisy-chain + PWM | 4-pin PWM |
| Colors | Black/White | Brown/Beige |
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-A9 PWM
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The go-to premium option whenever a build genuinely needs a 92mm fan instead of 120mm.