Friday, May 12th 2023
LIAN LI Launches First Performance-Focused UNI FAN with the P28
LIAN LI Industrial Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of chassis and PC accessories, announces its first performance-focused UNI FAN with the P28, a 120 mm PWM fan available in black, and in white. With a 28 mm thick frame, Liquid Crystal Polymer blades, Fluid Dynamic Bearing, and 3-speed modes: quiet operation, balanced noise/performance, and maximum performance, the P28 is geared towards performance. As with all UNI FANs, the P28 can be interconnected to create clusters of fans capable of being powered via a single cable, and up to 2 clusters can be bridged with an extension cable. For users wanting added flare without sacrificing performance, an optional Side RGB Strip accessory is added to the side of the fan.
The P28 features a 9-blade design made of liquid crystal polymer (LCP), a stronger material capable of supporting higher speeds without deformation for tighter tolerances with the fan frame (0.6 mm). Combined with an overall frame thickness of 28 mm, the increase in the surface area of the blades results in added performance. In addition, the P28 is equipped with Fluid Dynamic bearings (FDB) for the fan motor to operate quieter and smoother. The use of a thicker fan frame, sturdy LCP blade material, and the FDB result in great performances, and quieter operation.
The P28 comes with a controller which can be magnetically mounted anywhere in the case and offer 3-speed profiles. Users have the option to opt for quieter operation in L mode, a perfect balance of noise and performance in M mode, or maximum performance in H mode.
The P28 can be interlocked and daisy-chained together to create clusters of fans that only require a single cable to be powered on. The innovative approach introduced with the original UNI FAN SL120 greatly reduces the number of cables required to power a large number of fans, making cable management a breeze. In addition, the P28 has removable interlocking keys to improve compatibility with radiator fittings, and support for an extension cable to bridge two clusters of fans (up to 6 fans max) to a single controller, further reducing cable clutter.
Optional Side RGB Kit
While the P28 is focused on performance, users also have the option to replace the side aluminium strip with a Side ARGB Strip accessory. The strip can be added to a single side of the fan, or both, and is powered via a standard 5 V ARGB cable and can be daisy-chained seamlessly like the fans. By adding the side ARGB strips to the P28, available in black and white, users can achieve the same sophisticated RGB look as the UNI FAN SLV2, without sacrificing performance.
The UNI FAN P28 is available for pre-order starting May 12th, 2023.
The P28 features a 9-blade design made of liquid crystal polymer (LCP), a stronger material capable of supporting higher speeds without deformation for tighter tolerances with the fan frame (0.6 mm). Combined with an overall frame thickness of 28 mm, the increase in the surface area of the blades results in added performance. In addition, the P28 is equipped with Fluid Dynamic bearings (FDB) for the fan motor to operate quieter and smoother. The use of a thicker fan frame, sturdy LCP blade material, and the FDB result in great performances, and quieter operation.
The P28 can be interlocked and daisy-chained together to create clusters of fans that only require a single cable to be powered on. The innovative approach introduced with the original UNI FAN SL120 greatly reduces the number of cables required to power a large number of fans, making cable management a breeze. In addition, the P28 has removable interlocking keys to improve compatibility with radiator fittings, and support for an extension cable to bridge two clusters of fans (up to 6 fans max) to a single controller, further reducing cable clutter.
Optional Side RGB Kit
While the P28 is focused on performance, users also have the option to replace the side aluminium strip with a Side ARGB Strip accessory. The strip can be added to a single side of the fan, or both, and is powered via a standard 5 V ARGB cable and can be daisy-chained seamlessly like the fans. By adding the side ARGB strips to the P28, available in black and white, users can achieve the same sophisticated RGB look as the UNI FAN SLV2, without sacrificing performance.
The UNI FAN P28 is available for pre-order starting May 12th, 2023.
45 Comments on LIAN LI Launches First Performance-Focused UNI FAN with the P28
RGBLED hinders fans. The lights themselves are rotating mass that needs balancing. If there are lights in the frame, the frame needs to be thicker to accommodate the lights which reduces the diameter of the fan. There are other ways to get RGBLED in a PC that don't hinder performance. Can we have more RGBLED-only peripherals please - ideally with a nice and simple internal USB header. That leaves things like fans and heatsinks to get on with doing their actual job rather than pretending to be a Christmas decoration.
I'd like to see if others have had similar features in the past, but this looks 'genuinely innovative'.
I see Lian Li has not abandoned their 'subdued, standout' styling either. Nice.
There's not even a max amperage spec on the motor hub's label.
One would be wise to avoid using these on motherboard headers until Lian Li publishes the power specs. It's not impossible that these fans have a very stout 'startup current' and will burn out headers.
I like Lian Li, but 'conveniently forgetting to list specs' is a big red flag for deceptive marketing.Hardly.
Different materials, different features, and Noctua bothers to actually inform prospective customers of power specifications.
So, no, it's not a clone at all; the Noctua is openly the better fan until we can get full specs and testing reports/reviews.
I'm not trying to belittle you, but unless you're an S.I. like me, I get paid to deal with more RGBLED in a week than you probably see in a decade. I'm salty for good reason.
The whole RBGLED ecosystem is a mess and I deal with it because I have to, not because I want to.
I can't wait for Microsoft to integrate basic RGBLED control into windows. Getting rid of the malware that is RGBLED software will be one of many important steps to disinfecting the catastrophically toxic and vile RGBLED control software market. OpenRGB is borderline okay, but it's so incomplete and powerless because manufacturers don't pay any attention to it. Microsoft is hard to ignore, if MSI, Corsair, NZXT, Asus et al don't work with Microsoft RGBLED control, there will be hell to pay and much ridicule/grief.
The only valid reviews for me are where the fan in question is tested against a fan (or fans) I have on hand to compare against, or have lots of prior experience with.