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Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade vs Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap: Comparison

Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade and Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap differ on lighting: Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade at ARGB, Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap at None. They match on bearing type and positioning.

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 PWM chromax.black.swap (120mm/60.1 CFM/2.34 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.6 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandLian LiNoctua
ModelUNI FAN X120NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingARGBNone
Static Pressure2.1-10%2.34 mmH2O
Max Speed1900-5%2000 RPM
Noise Level25.5+2.9 dBA22.6 dBA
Airflow59.0-2%60.09 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes
PositioningPremiumPremium

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 PWM chromax.black.swap

9 / 10 Expert Rating

Same excellent A12x25 performance in a colorway that fits black-themed builds without a sticker or paint job.

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