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Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade vs Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB: Comparison

Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade and Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB separate most on max speed: Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade at 1900, Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB at 1500, 21% in favour of Lian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse Blade. Airflow splits them by another 20%, this time favouring Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB. They match on bearing type and pwm control.

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 SK123-140 D-RGB (140mm/74.0 CFM/1.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/29.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
PhanteksPhanteks SK123-140 D-RGB

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 SK123-140 D-RGB (140mm/74.0 CFM/1.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/29.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB
Fan Size120140
BrandLian LiPhanteks
ModelUNI FAN X120SK123-140 D-RGB
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingARGBD-RGB
Static Pressure2.11.9-10%
Max Speed19001500-21%
Noise Level25.529.7+4.2 dBA
Airflow59.0-20%74.0
PWM Controltruetrue
PositioningPremiumMainstream
ConnectorUNI FAN daisy-chain4-pin PWM + D-RGB
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack

Price comparison

RetailerLian Li UNI FAN X120 Reverse BladePhanteks SK123-140 D-RGB
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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 SK123-140 D-RGB

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A well-rounded 140mm intake fan for Phanteks cases that want lighting without sacrificing airflow.

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