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be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM vs Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM and Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo separate most on warranty: be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM at 3 years, Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo at 2 years, 33% in favour of be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM. Max Speed splits them by another 11%, this time favouring Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | be quiet! | Cooler Master |
| Model | Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM | MasterFan MF120 Halo |
| Bearing Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Lighting | No RGB | ARGB |
| Static Pressure | 1.45 mmH2O-9% | 1.6 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM-11% | 1800 RPM |
| Noise Level | 25.5 dBA | 30 dBA+4.5 dBA |
| Airflow | 49.9 CFM | 47.2 CFM-5% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Rated Life | 80000 hours | 160000 hours |
| Max Power Draw | 2.4 W | 3.0 W |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Lighting Connector | None | 3-Pin 5V ARGB |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Lighting Type | None | ARGB 5V |
| Cable Length | 460 mm | 450 mm |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years-33% |
| Positioning | Budget | Mainstream |
| Connector | 4-pin PWM | 4-pin PWM + 3-pin ARGB |
| Colors | Black | Black/White |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/4606 | https://www.enostech.com/cooler-master-mf120-halo-fans-review/ |
Verdict
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely improved budget fan that punches above its price on quietness.
Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The pick within Cooler Master's lineup when dual-ring lighting matters more than raw airflow.
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