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be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM vs be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM: Comparison

be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM and be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM separate most on static pressure: be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM at 1.45 mmH2O, be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM at 5.31 mmH2O, 73% in favour of be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM. Max Speed splits them by another 47%, again favouring be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM. They match on 8 other specifications, including fan size, lighting and pwm control.

be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM (120mm/49.9 CFM/1.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/1600 RPM Max/25.5 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
be quiet!be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM
be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM (120mm/66.4 CFM/2.66 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/30.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
be quiet!be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM

Specs

Specification
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM (120mm/49.9 CFM/1.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/1600 RPM Max/25.5 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM
be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM (120mm/66.4 CFM/2.66 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/30.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
Brandbe quiet!be quiet!
ModelPure Wings 3 120mm PWMSilent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM
Bearing TypeRifleFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Static Pressure1.45 mmH2O-73%5.31 mmH2O
Max Speed1600 RPM-47%3000 RPM
Noise Level25.5 dBA36.9 dBA+11.4 dBA
Airflow49.9 CFM-41%83.9 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Rated Life80000 hours300000 hours
Max Power Draw2.4 W3.6 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting ConnectorNoneNone
RGB LightingNoNo
Lighting TypeNoneNone
ColorwayBlackBlack
Cable Length460 mm500 mm
Weight148 g227 g
Warranty3 years-40%5 years
PositioningBudgetPremium
Source URLhttps://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/4606https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/3705

Price comparison

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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! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM

9 / 10 Expert Rating

be quiet!'s best radiator fan, closing most of the gap to Noctua's A12x25 at a friendlier price.

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