Lian Li SL120 vs SL120 V2 - what's new with Lian Li's Unifans?

Here I'm comparing Lian Li's SL120 fans - both the SL120 and the SL120 V2 fans. There are some differences which make the new ones better in terms of aesthetics and performance.

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These fans offer improvements on the aesthetic, functionality, and performance from the original UNI FAN. These improvements include:
New and improved daisy chaining (connect 3 and 3 fans together)
Thicker design for improved airflow
Enhanced airflow and static pressure
Straighter edge design for improved lighting
Smaller gap between the fans

Enhanced specs include:
Airflow - 64.5 CFM
Static Pressure - 2.59 mmH2O
Noise - 29.2 dBA
Speed - 0 RPM mode and 250-2000 RPM

"With the UNI FAN SL V2, users have the ability to bridge two clusters of fans to create a 3+3 daisy-chained cluster. These 6 fans can then be connected to a single port on the SL V2 UNI HUB controller. The new daisy-chaining solution reduces the number of cables needing to be managed at the back of the case and enables new lighting effects which can be continuous between the two bridged clusters. Please note that while each port of the SL V2 UNI HUB can support a 3+3 cluster, the maximum number of fans supported by the controller is 16. "

The fans now have 4 new effects: RENDER, TUNNEL, VOICE, and Groove.
Also as you'll see at the end there are various different synced lighting effects that you can pair with the Strimers (for example).

Other fan specs include:
Dimensions 120x120x28mm
Material PBT / PC / Aluminum
Rated Voltage 12V (FAN) / 5V (LED)
Fan Speed 0, 250 - 2000 RPM
Air Pressure 2.59 mmH2O (Maximum)
Airflow 64.5 CFM (Maximum)
Acoustic Noise 29.2 dBA (Maximum)
Locked Current 0 (Automatic Protection)
Bearing Type Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Operational Voltage DC 12C & 5V
Start-up Voltage ≦5V
Input Current 0.17A
Input Power 2.04 Watt
Warranty 2 Years

Specs of the original Lian Li SL120 fans include:
Model UNI FAN SL120
Fan Dimension 122.8 X 122.4 X 25 ( mm )
Rated Voltage DC 12V(FAN) & 5V(LED)
Fan Speed 800~1900RPM
Max. Air Pressure 2.54mmH2O
Max. Air Flow 58.54CFM
Acoustical Noise (Min-Max.) 17dB ~ 31dB
Locked Current = 0.5mA
Bearing Type Fluid Dynamic Bearing(FDB)
Operation Voltage DC 12V & 5V
Start-up Voltage DC 6.0V
Input Current 0.18A(FAN) / 0.6A (LED)
Input Power 3.5Watt

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