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Lian Li UNI FAN P28 vs Noctua NF-F12 PWM: Comparison

Lian Li UNI FAN P28 and Noctua NF-F12 PWM separate most on static pressure: Lian Li UNI FAN P28 at 4.79 mmH2O, Noctua NF-F12 PWM at 2.61 mmH2O, 46% in favour of Lian Li UNI FAN P28. Max Speed splits them by another 42%, again favouring Lian Li UNI FAN P28. They match on 8 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and lighting.

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)
LianLian Li UNI FAN P28
Noctua NF-F12 PWM (120mm/53.7 CFM/2.61 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/22.4 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-F12 PWM

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-F12 PWM (120mm/53.7 CFM/2.61 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/22.4 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-F12 PWM
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandLian LiNoctua
ModelUNI FAN P28NF-F12 PWM
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingNoneNone
Fan Thickness28 mm25 mm
Static Pressure4.79 mmH2O2.61 mmH2O-46%
Max Speed2600 RPM1500 RPM-42%
Noise Level32.1 dBA+9.7 dBA22.4 dBA
Airflow92 CFM54.97 CFM-40%
Quiet Speed1300 RPM1200 RPM
Airflow At Quiet Speed44.94 CFM43.73 CFM
Noise Level At Quiet Speed20.4 dBA18.6 dBA
Zero RPM CapableNoYes
Blade MaterialLiquid Crystal PolymerPBT
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-f12-pwm/specifications

Price comparison

RetailerLian Li UNI FAN P28Noctua NF-F12 PWM
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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-F12 PWM

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The benchmark focused-flow 120mm fan for CPU coolers, still worth the premium for the one or two fans that actually sit on a heatsink.

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