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be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM vs Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM and Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM separate most on static pressure: be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM at 0.96 mmH2O, Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM at 2.3 mmH2O, 58% in favour of Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM. Max Speed splits them by another 40%, again favouring Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM. They match on 8 other specifications, including lighting, fan thickness and pack quantity.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | be quiet! | Fractal Design |
| Model | Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM | Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM |
| Bearing Type | Rifle | Sleeve |
| Lighting | No RGB | No RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 0.96 mmH2O-58% | 2.3 mmH2O |
| Pack Quantity | 1 | 1 |
| Max Speed | 1200 RPM-40% | 2000 RPM |
| Noise Level | 21.9 dBA | 32.2 dBA+10.3 dBA |
| Airflow | 57.4 CFM-34% | 87.6 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Rated Life | 80000 hours | 100000 hours |
| Max Power Draw | 3.6 W | 1.32 W |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Lighting Connector | None | None |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Lighting Type | None | None |
| Cable Length | 460 mm | 500 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 159 g |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years-33% |
| Positioning | Budget | Mainstream |
| Colors | Black | Black/White |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/4609 | https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1561279-REG/fractal_design_fd_fan_dyn_x2_gp12_pwm_bk_dynamic_x2_pwm_fan.html |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM | Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| Fractal Design | View on Fractal Design |
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 140mm PWM
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A perfectly adequate budget 140mm fan, but the rifle bearing means it's not the one to buy for a decade of runtime.
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM
7 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the quietest 120mm fans around, ideal for anyone building around Fractal's own low-noise philosophy.
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