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Lian Li UNI FAN TL120 vs Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM: Comparison

Lian Li UNI FAN TL120 and Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM separate most on static pressure: Lian Li UNI FAN TL120 at 2.49, Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM at 2.34, 6% in favour of Lian Li UNI FAN TL120. Airflow splits them by another 6%, again favouring Lian Li UNI FAN TL120. They match on fan size and pwm control.

Specs

Specification
Lian Li UNI FAN TL120 (120mm/61.6 CFM/2.49 mmH2O Static Pressure/2050 RPM Max/28.5 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/ARGB/PWM/Reverse Blade)
Lian Li UNI FAN TL120
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM (120mm/58 CFM/2.34 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.6 dBA Max/SSO2 Bearing 150,000hr Rated/No RGB/PWM/6-Year Warranty)
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM
Fan Size120120
BrandLian LiNoctua
ModelUNI FAN TL120NF-A12x25 PWM
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicSSO2 (150,000hr rated)
LightingARGBNone
Static Pressure2.492.34-6%
Max Speed20502000-2%
Noise Level28.5+5.9 dBA22.6
Airflow61.658-6%
PWM Controltruetrue

Price comparison

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Verdict

Lian Li UNI FAN TL120

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong, good-looking ARGB fan for showcase builds, distinguished mainly by lighting diffusion rather than raw performance.

Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The reference benchmark for 120mm fans — best-tested all-around performance and quietest in its class, with class-leading bearing longevity.

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