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Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 vs Thermalright TL-C12C: Comparison

Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 and Thermalright TL-C12C differ on pwm control: Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 at true, Thermalright TL-C12C at Yes.

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
Thermalright TL-C12C (120mm/61.7 CFM/2.09 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25 dBA/S-FDB Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Thermalright TL-C12C
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandLian LiThermalright
ModelUNI FAN AL120TL-C12C
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
Static Pressure2.31.53 mmH2O-33%
Max Speed19001550 RPM-18%
Noise Level28.3+2.7 dBA25.6 dBA
Airflow64.5-3%66.17 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes
PositioningMainstreamValue ARGB
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack or White

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.

Thermalright TL-C12C

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Excellent value ARGB fan; buy this version over the -S when you want the full controller bundle.

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