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Arctic P8 Max vs be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM: Comparison
Arctic P8 Max and be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM separate most on static pressure: Arctic P8 Max at 5.3 mmH2O, be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM at 0.96 mmH2O, 82% in favour of Arctic P8 Max. Max Speed splits them by another 76%, again favouring Arctic P8 Max. They match on 8 other specifications, including lighting, fan thickness and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 80 mm | 140 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | be quiet! |
| Model | P8 Max | Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Rifle |
| Lighting | No RGB | No RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 5.3 mmH2O | 0.96 mmH2O-82% |
| Max Speed | 5000 RPM | 1200 RPM-76% |
| Noise Level | 33.2 dBA+11.3 dBA | 21.9 dBA |
| Airflow | 40 CFM-30% | 57.4 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Rated Life | 500000 hours | 80000 hours |
| Start Voltage | 3.2 V | 5 V |
| 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 | 84 g | 180 g |
| Warranty | 6 years | 3 years-50% |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/P8-Max/ACFAN00286A | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/4609 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic P8 Max | be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
| Newegg | View on 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 P8 Max
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely useful fan for cramped SFF builds, but only worth the noise penalty when nothing larger fits.
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A perfectly adequate budget 140mm fan, but the rifle bearing means it's not the one to buy for a decade of runtime.
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