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Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade vs Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM: Comparison

Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade and Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM differ on lighting: Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade at ARGB, Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM at None.

Specs

Specification
Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade (120mm/59.0 CFM/2.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1900 RPM Max/25.5 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade
Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM (120mm/3.94 mmH2O Static Pressure/22.6 dBA Max/2nd-Gen SSO2 Magnetic-Stabilized Bearing/2nd-Gen AAO Frame/0.5mm Tip Clearance/No RGB/PWM/6-Year Warranty)
Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandLian LiNoctua
ModelUNI FAN X120NF-A12x25 G2 PWM
LightingARGBNone
Static Pressure2.1-33%3.14 mmH2O
Max Speed19001800 RPM-5%
Noise Level25.5+3 dBA22.5 dBA
Airflow59.0-7%63.15 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes

Price comparison

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Verdict

Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A clever niche addition to the UNI FAN lineup for builders who want reversed airflow without breaking the daisy-chain.

Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM

10 / 10 Expert Rating

The current best overall case fan — class-leading static pressure at a class-leading noise ceiling, a genuine generational upgrade over the original.

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