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Lian Li Uni Fan SL120 V2 Standard vs Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 RGB Radiator Fan TT Premium Edition

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Lian Li Uni Fan SL120 V2 Standard and Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 RGB Radiator Fan TT Premium Edition score essentially the same (4.3 vs 4.3). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.

Ranked #3 in Best PC Case Fans

Lian Li Uni Fan SL120 V2 Standard

4.3

4 sourcesall derived$58.5as of Oct 1

Lian Li Uni SL120 V2 fans deliver excellent build quality and installation methods, with a clean RGB implementation and improved cable management. STS Tutorial noted these fans offer best-in-class construction and a daisy-chaining capability that supports up to six fans per cable. However, the performance metrics were slightly behind Lian Li's AL120 V2 models, and they didn't outperform the Uni SL Infinities. The fans feature a proprietary controller system with 4-pin PWM, 3-pin ARGB, and USB 2.0 header connections, allowing for flexible mounting and control options.

Strengths

— Best-in-class build quality with sturdy black frame and fan wing
— 2x RGB lines across fan frame with clean, no-visible-LED implementation
— Daisy chainable up to 6 fans with single cable control

Watch-outs

— Max performance could be better than competitors
— Did not outperform the Uni SL Infinities

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Ranked #4 in Best PC Case Fans

Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 RGB Radiator Fan TT Premium Edition

4.3

2 sourcesall derived$120as of Oct 1

ocinside.de reviewed the Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 RGB fans and noted their 4 LED rings per fan, each with 16.8 million color options. The fans can be individually controlled through software or a smartphone app, though synchronization between fans requires individual setup. The reviewers confirmed the fans' quiet operation at 25 dBA maximum. The fans feature 120mm dimensions and 25mm depth. While the fans perform well in terms of airflow and noise, the proprietary cable limits compatibility and extendability.

Strengths

— Each fan features 4 individually controllable LED rings with 16.8 million color options
— Software control allows individual configuration of lighting and fan speeds
— Includes smartphone app for convenient control of all fans in a controller

Watch-outs

— Fan speeds cannot be synchronized via TT RGB Plus software
— Proprietary cable limits extendability and compatibility with other systems

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How they stack up

Lian Li Uni Fan SL120 V2 Standard

The Lian Li Uni Fan SL120 V2 Standard leads in daisy-chaining capability with support for up to 6 fans per cable, a feature not available in the Phanteks T30 R PST or Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 RGB Radiator Fan TT Premium Edition. While it offers excellent build quality and clean RGB implementation, it doesn't match the airflow performance of the Noctua NF-A12x25 chromax.black.swap or the Phanteks T30 R PST.

Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 RGB Radiator Fan TT Premium Edition

The Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 RGB provides 4 individually controllable LED rings with 16.8 million color options, a feature not found in the Phanteks T30 R PST or Cooler Master MF120 Halo V2 ARGB. However, its proprietary cable limits compatibility compared to the more universal Lian Li Uni Fan SL120 V2 Standard and lacks the high airflow performance of the Noctua NF-A12x25 chromax.black.swap.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Lian Li Uni Fan SL120 V2 Standard	Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 RGB Radiator Fan TT Premium Edition
Fan Size	120x120x28mm	120mm
Airflow	64.5CFM	40.9 CFM
Static Pressure	2.59mm/H2O	1.4 mm-H2O
Noise Level	<29.2dbA	25 dB-A
Max RPM	2000RPM	1500 RPM
Bearing Type	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	hydraulic bearing
Connector	Proprietary until controller - 4-Pin PWM after	Proprietary 9-pin (fan to controller); controller connects to an internal USB header
Thickness	28mm	25mm
Dimensions	6"L x 2"W x 6"H	4.72"L x 0.98"W x 4.72"H
Voltage	12 volts	12 V and 5 V
Wattage	2.04 watts	12V 3.24 W / 5V 13.5 W (3 fans)
Material	iron	—

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