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Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade vs Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome: Comparison

Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade and Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome separate most on static pressure: Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade at 2.1, Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome at 3.57, 41% in favour of Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome. Airflow splits them by another 22%, again favouring Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome. They match on fan size, pwm control and positioning.

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)
LianLian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade
Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome (120mm/76.0 CFM/3.57 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/33.7 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
PhanteksPhanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome

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
Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome (120mm/76.0 CFM/3.57 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/33.7 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome
Fan Size120120
BrandLian LiPhanteks
ModelUNI FAN X120D30-120 Metal Chrome
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicHydraulic
LightingARGBD-RGB
Static Pressure2.1-41%3.57
Max Speed1900-14%2200
Noise Level25.533.7+8.2 dBA
Airflow59.0-22%76.0
PWM Controltruetrue
PositioningPremiumPremium
ConnectorUNI FAN daisy-chain4-pin PWM + D-RGB
ColorsBlack/WhiteMetal Chrome

Price comparison

RetailerLian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse BladePhanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome
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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.

Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A genuinely high-pressure fan wrapped in a metal-frame showpiece look, loud at full tilt but effective on thick radiators.

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