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Lian Li UNI FAN SL120 vs Thermalright TL-B12: Comparison

Lian Li UNI FAN SL120 and Thermalright TL-B12 differ on lighting: Lian Li UNI FAN SL120 at ARGB, Thermalright TL-B12 at No RGB.

Lian Li UNI FAN SL120 (120mm/58.5 CFM/1.96 mmH2O Static Pressure/1900 RPM Max/24.8 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
LianLian Li UNI FAN SL120
Thermalright TL-B12 (120mm/68.9 CFM/2.27 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25.6 dBA/S-FDB Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ThermalrightThermalright TL-B12

Specs

Specification
Lian Li UNI FAN SL120 (120mm/58.5 CFM/1.96 mmH2O Static Pressure/1900 RPM Max/24.8 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Lian Li UNI FAN SL120
Thermalright TL-B12 (120mm/68.9 CFM/2.27 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25.6 dBA/S-FDB Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Thermalright TL-B12
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandLian LiThermalright
ModelUNI FAN SL120TL-B12
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingARGBNo RGB
Static Pressure1.96-32%2.87 mmH2O
Max Speed1900-12%2150 RPM
Noise Level24.828.1 dBA+3.3 dBA
Airflow58.5-15%69 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes
PositioningMainstreamValue non-RGB
ColorsBlack/WhiteAll black

Price comparison

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Verdict

Lian Li UNI FAN SL120

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The cable-management-friendly ARGB fan of choice for anyone building a multi-fan front or top intake.

Thermalright TL-B12

8 / 10 Expert Rating

Excellent value for a non-RGB static-pressure fan, undercutting pricier options with little real performance loss.

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