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Lian Li UNI FAN P28 vs Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap: Comparison

Lian Li UNI FAN P28 and Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap separate most on static pressure: Lian Li UNI FAN P28 at 4.79 mmH2O, Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap at 2.34 mmH2O, 51% in favour of Lian Li UNI FAN P28. Airflow splits them by another 35%, again favouring Lian Li UNI FAN P28. They match on 8 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and lighting.

Specs

Specification
Lian Li UNI FAN P28 (120mm/92.0 CFM/4.8 mmH2O Static Pressure/2600 RPM Max/34.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Lian Li UNI FAN P28
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap (120mm/60.1 CFM/2.34 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.6 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandLian LiNoctua
ModelUNI FAN P28NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingNoneNone
Fan Thickness28 mm25 mm
Static Pressure4.79 mmH2O2.34 mmH2O-51%
Max Speed2600 RPM2000 RPM-23%
Noise Level32.1 dBA+9.5 dBA22.6 dBA
Airflow92 CFM60.09 CFM-35%
Zero RPM CapableNoYes
Blade MaterialLiquid Crystal PolymerReinforced LCP
Connector TypeProprietary4-Pin PWM
Lighting ConnectorNoneNone
RGB LightingNoNo
Lighting TypeNoneNone
Warranty6 years6 years
PositioningPremiumPremium
Source URLhttps://lian-li.com/product/uni-fan-p28/https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-a12x25-pwm-chromax-black-swap/specifications

Price comparison

RetailerLian Li UNI FAN P28Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
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Verdict

Lian Li UNI FAN P28

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The performance option in Lian Li's daisy-chain family, for radiators that actually need the extra static pressure.

Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap

9 / 10 Expert Rating

Same excellent A12x25 performance in a colorway that fits black-themed builds without a sticker or paint job.

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