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be quiet! Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed vs Zalman ZM-F3: Comparison
be quiet! Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed and Zalman ZM-F3 separate most on max speed: be quiet! Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed at 2200 RPM, Zalman ZM-F3 at 1200 RPM, 45% in favour of be quiet! Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | be quiet! | Zalman |
| Model | Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed | ZM-F3 |
| Bearing Type | Rifle | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | ARGB | No RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Max Speed | 2200 RPM | 1200 RPM-45% |
| Noise Level | 31 dBA+8 dBA | 23 dBA |
| Rated Life | 60000 hours | 150000 hours |
| Weight | 251 g | 100 g |
| Positioning | Mainstream | Budget |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/3455 | https://www.zalman.com/EN/Product/ProductDetail.do?pageIndex=10&pageSize=10&productSeq=335 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Light Wings 140mm PWM high-speed | Zalman ZM-F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Zalman | View on Zalman |
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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.
Zalman ZM-F3
5 / 10 Expert Rating
A budget fan that does the basics quietly, nothing more, nothing less.
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