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be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM vs Phanteks T30-120: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM and Phanteks T30-120 separate most on static pressure: be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM at 0.96 mmH2O, Phanteks T30-120 at 7.37 mmH2O, 87% in favour of Phanteks T30-120. Max Speed splits them by another 60%, again favouring Phanteks T30-120. They match on pwm control and connector type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | be quiet! | Phanteks |
| Model | Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM | T30-120 |
| Lighting | No RGB | None |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 30 mm |
| Static Pressure | 0.96 mmH2O-87% | 7.37 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1200 RPM-60% | 3000 RPM |
| Noise Level | 21.9 dBA | 39.7 dBA+17.8 dBA |
| Airflow | 57.4 CFM-43% | 100.9 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Rated Life | 80000 hours | 150000 hours |
| Max Power Draw | 3.6 W | 4.92 W |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Cable Length | 460 mm | 130 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 230 g |
| Warranty | 3 years-50% | 6 years |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/4609 | https://phanteks.com/product/t30-120/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM | Phanteks T30-120 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Phanteks T30-120
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The best radiator fan you can buy at any sensible price, disqualified by geometry more often than by cost.