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Arctic F12 PWM vs be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM: Comparison
Arctic F12 PWM and be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM separate most on warranty: Arctic F12 PWM at 6 years, be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM at 3 years, 50% in favour of Arctic F12 PWM. Static Pressure splits them by another 31%, this time favouring be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM. They match on 9 other specifications, including fan size, lighting and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | be quiet! |
| Model | F12 PWM | Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Rifle |
| Lighting | No RGB | No RGB |
| Static Pressure | 1.0 mmH2O-31% | 1.45 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1350 RPM-16% | 1600 RPM |
| Noise Level | 22.5 dBA | 25.5 dBA+3 dBA |
| Airflow | 53.0 CFM | 49.9 CFM-6% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Max Power Draw | 1.44 W | 2.4 W |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Lighting Connector | None | None |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Lighting Type | None | None |
| Colorway | Black | Black |
| Cable Length | 400 mm | 460 mm |
| Weight | 105 g | 148 g |
| Warranty | 6 years | 3 years-50% |
| Positioning | Budget | Budget |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/F12-PWM/ACFAN00203A | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/4606 |
Verdict
Arctic F12 PWM
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The no-frills budget fan pick when a build just needs more quiet case airflow.
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely improved budget fan that punches above its price on quietness.
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