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be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM vs Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB: Comparison

be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM and Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB separate most on static pressure: be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM at 1.45 mmH2O, Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB at 2.67 mmH2O, 46% in favour of Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB. Airflow splits them by another 41%, again favouring Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, pwm control and max power draw.

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
Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB (120mm/84.3 CFM/2.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/29.0 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
PhanteksPhanteks M25-120 D-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
Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB (120mm/84.3 CFM/2.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/29.0 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
Brandbe quiet!Phanteks
ModelPure Wings 3 120mm PWMM25-120 D-RGB
Bearing TypeRifleHydraulic
LightingNo RGBD-RGB
Static Pressure1.45 mmH2O-46%2.67 mmH2O
Max Speed1600 RPM-20%2000 RPM
Noise Level25.5 dBA35.7 dBA+10.2 dBA
Airflow49.9 CFM-41%84.26 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Rated Life80000 hours30000 hours
Max Power Draw2.4 W2.4 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting ConnectorNone3-Pin 5V ARGB
RGB LightingNoYes
Lighting TypeNoneARGB 5V
Cable Length460 mm120 mm
Weight148 g155 g
Warranty3 years-40%5 years
PositioningBudgetMainstream
ColorsBlackBlack/White
Source URLhttps://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/4606https://phanteks.com/product/m25-120-black-d-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.

Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong all-purpose high-airflow radiator fan that sits comfortably below Phanteks' flagship T30-120.

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