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Arctic P14 Max vs be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM: Comparison
Arctic P14 Max and be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM separate most on static pressure: Arctic P14 Max at 4.18 mmH2O, be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM at 1.45 mmH2O, 65% in favour of Arctic P14 Max. Warranty splits them by another 50%, again favouring Arctic P14 Max. They match on lighting, pwm control and connector type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | be quiet! |
| Model | P14 Max | Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Rifle |
| Lighting | No RGB | No RGB |
| Static Pressure | 4.18 mmH2O | 1.45 mmH2O-65% |
| Max Speed | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM-43% |
| Airflow | 95 CFM | 49.9 CFM-47% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Colorway | Black And Grey | Black |
| Cable Length | 400 mm | 460 mm |
| Weight | 245 g | 148 g |
| Warranty | 6 years | 3 years-50% |
| Positioning | Performance | Budget |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/P14-Max-Black/ACFAN00287A | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/4606 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic P14 Max | be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Arctic P14 Max
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Genuinely excellent cooling capacity for the size, but too loud at full speed for most home builds.
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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