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be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM vs ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB: Comparison

be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM and ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB separate most on airflow: be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM at 49.9 CFM, ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB at 74.5 CFM, 33% in favour of ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB. Static Pressure splits them by another 33%, again favouring ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB. They match on fan size, pwm control and connector type.

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
ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB (120mm/74.5 CFM/2.4 mmH2O Static Pressure/1900 RPM Max/29.0 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
ID-COOLINGID-COOLING SF-12025-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
ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB (120mm/74.5 CFM/2.4 mmH2O Static Pressure/1900 RPM Max/29.0 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
Brandbe quiet!ID-COOLING
ModelPure Wings 3 120mm PWMSF-12025-RGB
Bearing TypeRifleHydraulic
LightingNo RGBRGB
Static Pressure1.45 mmH2O-33%2.15 mmH2O
Max Speed1600 RPM-11%1800 RPM
Noise Level25.5 dBA35.2 dBA+9.7 dBA
Airflow49.9 CFM-33%74.5 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Max Power Draw2.4 W3 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting ConnectorNone4-Pin 12V RGB
RGB LightingNoYes
Lighting TypeNoneRGB 12V
Weight148 g150 g
PositioningBudgetMainstream
Connector4-pin PWM4-Pin PWM + 4-Pin 12V RGB
ColorsBlackBlack/White
Source URLhttps://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/4606https://www.idcooling.com/product/detail?id=119&name=SF-12025-RGB

Verdict

be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A genuinely improved budget fan that punches above its price on quietness.

ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A budget-friendly static-pressure ARGB fan that makes a credible case against pricier radiator fans.

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