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be quiet! Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed vs Thermalright TL-C14C-S: Comparison
be quiet! Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed and Thermalright TL-C14C-S separate most on max speed: be quiet! Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed at 2200 RPM, Thermalright TL-C14C-S at 1500 RPM, 32% in favour of be quiet! Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed. Static Pressure splits them by another 16%, again favouring be quiet! Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed. They match on 8 other specifications, including fan size, lighting and fan thickness.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Brand | be quiet! | Thermalright |
| Model | Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed | TL-C14C-S |
| Bearing Type | Rifle | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | ARGB | ARGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 2.3 mmH2O | 1.93 mmH2O-16% |
| Max Speed | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM-32% |
| Noise Level | 31 dBA+4.6 dBA | 26.4 dBA |
| Airflow | 71.7 CFM-5% | 75.8 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Lighting Connector | 3-Pin 5V ARGB | 3-Pin 5V ARGB |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting Type | ARGB 5V | ARGB 5V |
| Positioning | Mainstream | Budget |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/3455 | https://www.thermalright.com/product/tl-c14c-s/ |
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.
Thermalright TL-C14C-S
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Outsized 140mm ARGB airflow-per-dollar from a brand built on exactly that value proposition.
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