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be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM vs Thermalright TL-D12: Comparison

be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM and Thermalright TL-D12 differ on pwm control: be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM at Yes, Thermalright TL-D12 at true. They match on 5 other specifications, including bearing type, lighting and positioning.

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
Thermalright TL-D12 (120mm/40.0 CFM/0.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/20.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ThermalrightThermalright TL-D12

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
Thermalright TL-D12 (120mm/40.0 CFM/0.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/20.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Thermalright TL-D12
Fan Size120 mm120
Brandbe quiet!Thermalright
ModelPure Wings 3 120mm PWMTL-D12
Bearing TypeRifleRifle
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Static Pressure1.45 mmH2O0.9-38%
Max Speed1600 RPM1500-6%
Noise Level25.5 dBA+5.5 dBA20.0
Airflow49.9 CFM40.0-20%
PWM ControlYestrue
PositioningBudgetBudget
Connector4-pin PWM4-pin PWM
ColorsBlackBlack

Verdict

be quiet! Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

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

Thermalright TL-D12

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A niche but genuinely useful option whenever clearance, not performance, is the limiting factor.

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