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Lian Li UNI FAN SL120 vs Thermalright TL-D12: Comparison

Lian Li UNI FAN SL120 and Thermalright TL-D12 differ on bearing type: Lian Li UNI FAN SL120 at Fluid Dynamic, Thermalright TL-D12 at Rifle.

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-D12 (120mm/40.0 CFM/0.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/20.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ThermalrightThermalright TL-D12

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-D12 (120mm/40.0 CFM/0.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/20.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Thermalright TL-D12
Fan Size120 mm120
BrandLian LiThermalright
ModelUNI FAN SL120TL-D12
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicRifle
LightingARGBNo RGB
Static Pressure2.54 mmH2O0.9-65%
Max Speed1900 RPM1500-21%
Noise Level31 dBA+11 dBA20.0
Airflow58.54 CFM40.0-32%
PWM ControlYestrue
PositioningMainstreamBudget
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack

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-D12

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A niche but genuinely useful option whenever clearance, not performance, is the limiting factor.

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