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be quiet! Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed vs be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM: Comparison
be quiet! Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed and be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM separate most on static pressure: be quiet! Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed at 2.3 mmH2O, be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM at 1.45 mmH2O, 37% in favour of be quiet! Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed. Airflow splits them by another 30%, again favouring be quiet! Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed. They match on 5 other specifications, including bearing type, pwm control and connector type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | be quiet! | be quiet! |
| Model | Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed | Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM |
| Bearing Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Lighting | ARGB | No RGB |
| Static Pressure | 2.3 mmH2O | 1.45 mmH2O-37% |
| Max Speed | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM-27% |
| Noise Level | 31 dBA+5.5 dBA | 25.5 dBA |
| Airflow | 71.7 CFM | 49.9 CFM-30% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Rated Life | 60000 hours | 80000 hours |
| Max Power Draw | 4.7 W | 2.4 W |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Lighting Connector | 3-Pin 5V ARGB | None |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | No |
| Lighting Type | ARGB 5V | None |
| Colorway | Black | Black |
| Cable Length | 500 mm | 460 mm |
| Weight | 251 g | 148 g |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Positioning | Mainstream | Budget |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/3455 | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/4606 |
Verdict
be quiet! Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The rare ARGB fan that keeps be quiet!'s acoustic discipline intact.
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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