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Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade vs Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM: Comparison

Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade and Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM separate most on max speed: Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade at 1900, Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM at 1500, 21% in favour of Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade. Static Pressure splits them by another 19%, again favouring Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade.

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-P14s redux-1500 PWM (140mm/71.4 CFM/1.7 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/24.5 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM
Fan Size120140
BrandLian LiNoctua
ModelUNI FAN X120NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicSSO
LightingARGBNo RGB
Static Pressure2.11.7-19%
Max Speed19001500-21%
Noise Level25.5+1 dBA24.5
Airflow59.0-17%71.4
PWM Controltruetrue
PositioningPremiumBudget Noctua
ConnectorUNI FAN daisy-chain4-pin PWM
ColorsBlack/WhiteAll black

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-P14s redux-1500 PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Solid mid-range 140mm option that trades Noctua's premium finish for a friendlier price.

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