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be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM vs Corsair ML140 PRO RGB: Comparison

be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM and Corsair ML140 PRO RGB separate most on warranty: be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM at 3 years, Corsair ML140 PRO RGB at 5 years, 40% in favour of Corsair ML140 PRO RGB. Max Speed splits them by another 25%, this time favouring be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM. They match on 4 other specifications, including pwm control, connector type and colorway.

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
Corsair ML140 PRO RGB (140mm/55.4 CFM/1.87 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/20.4 dBA/Magnetic Levitation Bearing/RGB/PWM)
CorsairCorsair ML140 PRO RGB

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
Corsair ML140 PRO RGB (140mm/55.4 CFM/1.87 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/20.4 dBA/Magnetic Levitation Bearing/RGB/PWM)
Corsair ML140 PRO RGB
Fan Size120 mm140 mm
Brandbe quiet!Corsair
ModelPure Wings 3 120mm PWMML140 PRO RGB
Bearing TypeRifleMagnetic Levitation
LightingNo RGBRGB
Static Pressure1.45 mmH2O1.27 mmH2O-12%
Max Speed1600 RPM1200 RPM-25%
Noise Level25.5 dBA+5.1 dBA20.4 dBA
Airflow49.9 CFM-10%55.4 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
RGB LightingNoYes
Lighting TypeNoneRGB 12V
ColorwayBlackBlack
Weight148 g345 g
Warranty3 years-40%5 years
PositioningBudgetPremium
Connector4-pin PWM4-pin PWM + RGB header
ColorsBlackBlack
Source URLhttps://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/4606https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050077-ww/ml140-pro-rgb-led-140mm-pwm-premium-magnetic-levitation-fan-single-pack-co-9050077-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 ML140 PRO RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A quiet, glowing 140mm fan best suited to case airflow rather than radiator duty.

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