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Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 vs Zalman ZM-F3: Comparison

Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 and Zalman ZM-F3 differ on lighting: Lian Li UNI FAN AL120 at ARGB, Zalman ZM-F3 at No RGB.

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
Zalman ZM-F3 (120mm/46.0 CFM/1.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.0 dBA/Sleeve Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Zalman ZM-F3
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandLian LiZalman
ModelUNI FAN AL120ZM-F3
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingARGBNo RGB
Max Speed19001200 RPM-37%
Noise Level28.3+5.3 dBA23 dBA
PositioningMainstreamBudget
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.

Zalman ZM-F3

5 / 10 Expert Rating

A budget fan that does the basics quietly, nothing more, nothing less.

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