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be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM vs NZXT F140 RGB Core: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM and NZXT F140 RGB Core separate most on static pressure: be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM at 0.96 mmH2O, NZXT F140 RGB Core at 3.22 mmH2O, 70% in favour of NZXT F140 RGB Core. Airflow splits them by another 37%, again favouring NZXT F140 RGB Core. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, pwm control and connector type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Brand | be quiet! | NZXT |
| Model | Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM | F140 RGB Core |
| Bearing Type | Rifle | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | No RGB | RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 26 mm |
| Static Pressure | 0.96 mmH2O-70% | 3.22 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1200 RPM-20% | 1500 RPM |
| Noise Level | 21.9 dBA | 34.48 dBA+12.6 dBA |
| Airflow | 57.4 CFM-37% | 90.79 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Lighting Type | None | ARGB 5V |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years-33% |
| Positioning | Budget | Budget |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/4609 | https://nzxt.com/products/f140-core-rgb |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM | NZXT F140 RGB Core |
|---|---|---|
| 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 F140 RGB Core
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A simple, case-matching budget 140mm fan for NZXT builds that don't need RGB.
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