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be quiet! Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed vs Noctua NF-S12A PWM: Comparison
be quiet! Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed and Noctua NF-S12A PWM separate most on warranty: be quiet! Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed at 3 years, Noctua NF-S12A PWM at 6 years, 50% in favour of Noctua NF-S12A PWM. Static Pressure splits them by another 48%, this time favouring be quiet! Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan thickness, pack quantity and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | be quiet! | Noctua |
| Model | Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed | NF-S12A PWM |
| Bearing Type | Rifle | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | ARGB | None |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 2.3 mmH2O | 1.19 mmH2O-48% |
| Pack Quantity | 1 | 1 |
| Max Speed | 2200 RPM | 1200 RPM-45% |
| Noise Level | 31 dBA+13.2 dBA | 17.8 dBA |
| Airflow | 71.7 CFM | 63.27 CFM-12% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Rated Life | 60000 hours | 150000 hours |
| Max Power Draw | 4.7 W | 1.44 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 | Brown And Beige |
| Cable Length | 500 mm | 200 mm |
| Weight | 251 g | 140 g |
| Warranty | 3 years-50% | 6 years |
| Positioning | Mainstream | Premium |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/3455 | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-s12a-pwm/specifications |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed | Noctua NF-S12A 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
be quiet! Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The rare ARGB fan that keeps be quiet!'s acoustic discipline intact.
Noctua NF-S12A PWM
8 / 10 Expert Rating
An excellent quiet airflow fan for open cases, but expensive per-fan for how little static pressure it offers.
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