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be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM vs NZXT F120P: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM and NZXT F120P separate most on static pressure: be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM at 0.96 mmH2O, NZXT F120P at 4.5 mmH2O, 79% in favour of NZXT F120P. Max Speed splits them by another 40%, again favouring NZXT F120P. They match on fan thickness, pwm control and connector type.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | be quiet! | NZXT |
| Model | Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM | F120P |
| Bearing Type | Rifle | Fluid Dynamic |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 0.96 mmH2O-79% | 4.5 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1200 RPM-40% | 2000 RPM |
| Noise Level | 21.9 dBA | 30 dBA+8.1 dBA |
| Airflow | 57.4 CFM-22% | 73.47 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Rated Life | 80000 hours | 60000 hours |
| Max Power Draw | 3.6 W | 2.16 W |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Cable Length | 460 mm | 600 mm |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years-33% |
| Colors | Black | White, Black |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/4609 | https://nzxt.com/product/f120p |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM | NZXT F120P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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.
NZXT F120P
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-judged static-pressure fan for radiators, especially if your case already says NZXT on it.




