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Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade vs Noctua NF-A14 PWM: Comparison

Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade and Noctua NF-A14 PWM differ on lighting: Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade at ARGB, Noctua NF-A14 PWM 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-A14 PWM (140mm/82.5 CFM/1.99 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/24.6 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-A14 PWM
Fan Size120140 mm
BrandLian LiNoctua
ModelUNI FAN X120NF-A14 PWM
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingARGBNone
Static Pressure2.12.08 mmH2O-1%
Max Speed19001500 RPM-21%
Noise Level25.5+0.9 dBA24.6 dBA
Airflow59.0-29%82.52 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-A14 PWM

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The default recommendation for a 140mm airflow fan when looks don't matter and quiet running does.

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