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be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM vs Corsair AF120 Slim: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM and Corsair AF120 Slim separate most on static pressure: be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM at 1.45 mmH2O, Corsair AF120 Slim at 1.9 mmH2O, 24% in favour of Corsair AF120 Slim. Max Speed splits them by another 20%, again favouring Corsair AF120 Slim. They match on fan size, pwm control and rgb lighting.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | be quiet! | Corsair |
| Model | Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM | AF120 Slim |
| Bearing Type | Rifle | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | No RGB | None |
| Static Pressure | 1.45 mmH2O-24% | 1.9 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM-20% | 2000 RPM |
| Noise Level | 25.5 dBA | 25.6 dBA+0.1 dBA |
| Airflow | 49.9 CFM-11% | 56.3 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/4606 | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050144-ww/af120-slim-120mm-pwm-fluid-dynamic-bearing-fan-black-co-9050144-ww |
Verdict
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely improved budget fan that punches above its price on quietness.
Corsair AF120 Slim
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A clearance-solving slim 120mm fan that keeps most of the airflow a standard-depth fan would give you.
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