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Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 vs SilverStone FN121: Comparison

Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 and SilverStone FN121 separate most on static pressure: Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 at 2.3, SilverStone FN121 at 1.1, 52% in favour of Lian Li UNI FAN AL120. Airflow splits them by another 31%, again favouring Lian Li UNI FAN AL120. 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
SilverStone FN121 (120mm/44.5 CFM/1.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/20.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
SilverStone FN121
Fan Size120120
BrandLian LiSilverStone
ModelUNI FAN AL120FN121
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicRifle
LightingARGBNo RGB
Static Pressure2.31.1-52%
Max Speed19001500-21%
Noise Level28.3+8.3 dBA20.0
Airflow64.544.5-31%
PWM Controltruetrue
PositioningMainstreamBudget
ConnectorDaisy-chain + PWM4-pin PWM
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack

Price comparison

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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.

SilverStone FN121

6 / 10 Expert Rating

An unremarkable but reliably quiet budget fan for general case airflow.

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