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be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM vs Thermalright TL-C14C-S: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM and Thermalright TL-C14C-S separate most on static pressure: be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM at 0.96 mmH2O, Thermalright TL-C14C-S at 1.93 mmH2O, 50% in favour of Thermalright TL-C14C-S. Airflow splits them by another 24%, again favouring Thermalright TL-C14C-S. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan size, fan thickness and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Brand | be quiet! | Thermalright |
| Model | Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM | TL-C14C-S |
| Bearing Type | Rifle | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | No RGB | ARGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 0.96 mmH2O-50% | 1.93 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1200 RPM-20% | 1500 RPM |
| Noise Level | 21.9 dBA | 26.4 dBA+4.5 dBA |
| Airflow | 57.4 CFM-24% | 75.8 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Lighting Connector | None | 3-Pin 5V ARGB |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Lighting Type | None | ARGB 5V |
| Positioning | Budget | Budget |
| Colors | Black | Black/White |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/4609 | https://www.thermalright.com/product/tl-c14c-s/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM | Thermalright TL-C14C-S |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Thermalright TL-C14C-S
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Outsized 140mm ARGB airflow-per-dollar from a brand built on exactly that value proposition.
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