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be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM vs Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM and Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM separate most on warranty: be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM at 3 years, Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM at 6 years, 50% in favour of Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM. Static Pressure splits them by another 49%, again favouring Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM. They match on 7 other specifications, including fan size, pwm control and connector type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | be quiet! | Noctua |
| Model | Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM | NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM |
| Bearing Type | Rifle | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | No RGB | None |
| Static Pressure | 1.45 mmH2O-49% | 2.83 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM-6% | 1700 RPM |
| Noise Level | 25.5 dBA+0.4 dBA | 25.1 dBA |
| Airflow | 49.9 CFM-29% | 70.75 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Rated Life | 80000 hours | 150000 hours |
| Max Power Draw | 2.4 W | 1.08 W |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Lighting Connector | None | None |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Lighting Type | None | None |
| Colorway | Black | Other |
| Cable Length | 460 mm | 400 mm |
| Weight | 148 g | 155 g |
| Warranty | 3 years-50% | 6 years |
| Positioning | Budget | Budget |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/4606 | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-p12-redux-1700-pwm/specifications |
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-P12 redux-1700 PWM
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A safe, quiet, moderately-priced way to get Noctua reliability without paying premium-line prices.
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