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be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM vs Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM vs Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB static pressure compared
Static pressure is where these two genuinely part company, be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM 0.96 mmH2O against Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB 1.8 mmH2O, a 47% lead for Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB. Add max speed to that, 1200 RPM on the be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM versus 1800 RPM on the Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB, and the pattern holds. They differ on lighting too, No RGB on the be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM versus ARGB on the Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB. Colors is not the same on both, Black on the be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM versus Black/White on the Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB.
Who each one is for
The be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM is the one to take for budget builds needing basic 140mm airflow and front or rear case fan replacement, though it is not built for radiator or high-restriction duty and long-term 24/7 workstation use. Buy the Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB for budget SFF and mid-tower builds and multi-fan ARGB fill-ins, though it is the wrong buy for high static pressure radiator duty and premium quiet builds. Our rating of the be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM (6/10): A perfectly adequate budget 140mm fan, but the rifle bearing means it's not the one to buy for a decade of runtime. Our rating of the Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB (6/10): A budget ARGB fan that looks good for the price, a reasonable choice for filling out a case on a tight budget.
Frequently asked questions
Do the be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM and Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB differ on noise level?
Yes. Noise Level reads 21.9 dBA on the be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM versus 26.0 dBA on the Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB.
Is the PWM Control the same on the be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM and Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Fan Size
- be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM
- 140 mm
- Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB
- 120 mm
Brand
- be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM
- be quiet!
- Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB
- Jonsbo
Model
- be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM
- Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM
- Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB
- FR-131
Bearing Type
- be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM
- Rifle
- Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB
- Hydraulic
Lighting
- be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM
- No RGB
- Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB
- ARGB
Static Pressure
- be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM
- 0.96 mmH2O-47%
- Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB
- 1.8 mmH2OBest
Max Speed
- be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM
- 1200 RPM-33%
- Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB
- 1800 RPMBest
Airflow
- be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM
- 57.4 CFMBest
- Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB
- 55.0 CFM-4%
Noise Level
- be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM
- 21.9 dBABest
- Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB
- 26.0 dBA
PWM Control
- be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM
- Yes
- Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB
- Yes
Positioning
- be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM
- Budget
- Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB
- Budget
Connector
- be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM
- 4-pin PWM
- Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB
- 4-pin PWM + 3-pin ARGB
Colors
- be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM
- Black
- Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB
- Black/White
Which one should you pick?
Choose be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM if you want the higher airflow (57.4 CFM vs 55.0 CFM) and the lower noise level (21.9 dBA vs 26.0 dBA).
Choose Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB if you want the higher static pressure (1.8 mmH2O vs 0.96 mmH2O) and the higher max speed (1800 RPM vs 1200 RPM).
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM | Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Jonsbo | View on Jonsbo |
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.
Jonsbo FR-131 ARGB
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A budget ARGB fan that looks good for the price, a reasonable choice for filling out a case on a tight budget.
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