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be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM vs be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM and be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM separate most on static pressure: be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM at 1.45 mmH2O, be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM at 0.96 mmH2O, 34% in favour of be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM. Max Speed splits them by another 25%, again favouring be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM. They match on 14 other specifications, including bearing type, lighting and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Brand | be quiet! | be quiet! |
| Model | Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM | Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM |
| Bearing Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Lighting | No RGB | No RGB |
| Static Pressure | 1.45 mmH2O | 0.96 mmH2O-34% |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM | 1200 RPM-25% |
| Noise Level | 25.5 dBA+3.6 dBA | 21.9 dBA |
| Airflow | 49.9 CFM-13% | 57.4 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Rated Life | 80000 hours | 80000 hours |
| Max Power Draw | 2.4 W | 3.6 W |
| 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 | 460 mm | 460 mm |
| Weight | 148 g | 180 g |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Positioning | Budget | Budget |
| Connector | 4-pin PWM | 4-pin PWM |
| Colors | Black | Black |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/4606 | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/4609 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM | be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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Verdict
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely improved budget fan that punches above its price on quietness.
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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