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be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM vs Phanteks M25-140 D-RGB: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM and Phanteks M25-140 D-RGB separate most on airflow: be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM at 49.9 CFM, Phanteks M25-140 D-RGB at 104.62 CFM, 52% in favour of Phanteks M25-140 D-RGB. Static Pressure splits them by another 48%, again favouring Phanteks M25-140 D-RGB. They match on 4 other specifications, including pwm control, max power draw and connector type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Brand | be quiet! | Phanteks |
| Model | Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM | M25-140 D-RGB |
| Bearing Type | Rifle | Hydraulic |
| Lighting | No RGB | D-RGB |
| Static Pressure | 1.45 mmH2O-48% | 2.8 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM-11% | 1800 RPM |
| Noise Level | 25.5 dBA | 36.57 dBA+11.1 dBA |
| Airflow | 49.9 CFM-52% | 104.62 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Rated Life | 80000 hours | 30000 hours |
| Max Power Draw | 2.4 W | 2.4 W |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Cable Length | 460 mm | 140 mm |
| Weight | 148 g | 195 g |
| Warranty | 3 years-40% | 5 years |
| Positioning | Budget | Mainstream D-RGB |
| Colors | Black | Black |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/4606 | https://phanteks.com/product/m25-140-black-d-rgb/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM | Phanteks M25-140 D-RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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 M25-140 D-RGB
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid, well-matched 140mm companion to the M25-120, best suited to Phanteks-branded builds wanting mixed fan sizes.
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