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be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM vs Noctua NF-A9 PWM: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM and Noctua NF-A9 PWM differ on bearing type: be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM at Rifle, Noctua NF-A9 PWM at SSO2. They match on lighting and connector.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 92 |
| Brand | be quiet! | Noctua |
| Model | Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM | NF-A9 PWM |
| Bearing Type | Rifle | SSO2 |
| Lighting | No RGB | No RGB |
| Static Pressure | 1.45 mmH2O-36% | 2.28 |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM-20% | 2000 |
| Noise Level | 25.5 dBA+2.7 dBA | 22.8 |
| Airflow | 49.9 CFM | 46.4-7% |
| PWM Control | Yes | true |
| Positioning | Budget | Premium |
| Connector | 4-pin PWM | 4-pin PWM |
| Colors | Black | Brown/Beige |
Verdict
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely improved budget fan that punches above its price on quietness.
Noctua NF-A9 PWM
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The go-to premium option whenever a build genuinely needs a 92mm fan instead of 120mm.
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