Consumercarts

Consumercarts is reader-supported. Learn more

Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 vs Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome: Comparison

Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 and Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome separate most on static pressure: Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 at 2.3, Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome at 3.57, 36% in favour of Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome. Airflow splits them by another 15%, again favouring Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome. They match on fan size and pwm control.

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
Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome (120mm/76.0 CFM/3.57 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/33.7 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome
Fan Size120120
BrandLian LiPhanteks
ModelUNI FAN AL120D30-120 Metal Chrome
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicHydraulic
LightingARGBD-RGB
Static Pressure2.3-36%3.57
Max Speed1900-14%2200
Noise Level28.333.7+5.4 dBA
Airflow64.5-15%76.0
PWM Controltruetrue
PositioningMainstreamPremium
ConnectorDaisy-chain + PWM4-pin PWM + D-RGB
ColorsBlack/WhiteMetal Chrome

Price comparison

RetailerLian Li UNI FAN AL120Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome
PhanteksView on Phanteks

Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

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.

Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A genuinely high-pressure fan wrapped in a metal-frame showpiece look, loud at full tilt but effective on thick radiators.

More comparisons in Case Fans