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be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM vs Noctua NF-S12A PWM: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM and Noctua NF-S12A PWM separate most on warranty: be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM at 3 years, Noctua NF-S12A PWM at 6 years, 50% in favour of Noctua NF-S12A PWM. Static Pressure splits them by another 19%, again favouring Noctua NF-S12A PWM. They match on 8 other specifications, including fan thickness, pack quantity and max speed.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | be quiet! | Noctua |
| Model | Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM | NF-S12A PWM |
| Bearing Type | Rifle | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | No RGB | None |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 0.96 mmH2O-19% | 1.19 mmH2O |
| Pack Quantity | 1 | 1 |
| Max Speed | 1200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Noise Level | 21.9 dBA+4.1 dBA | 17.8 dBA |
| Airflow | 57.4 CFM-9% | 63.27 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Rated Life | 80000 hours | 150000 hours |
| Max Power Draw | 3.6 W | 1.44 W |
| Start Voltage | 5 V | 7 V |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Lighting Connector | None | None |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Lighting Type | None | None |
| Colorway | Black | Brown And Beige |
| Cable Length | 460 mm | 200 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 140 g |
| Warranty | 3 years-50% | 6 years |
| Positioning | Budget | Premium |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/4609 | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-s12a-pwm/specifications |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM | Noctua NF-S12A PWM |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
| Newegg | View on 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 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.
Noctua NF-S12A PWM
8 / 10 Expert Rating
An excellent quiet airflow fan for open cases, but expensive per-fan for how little static pressure it offers.
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