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be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM vs Zalman ZM-F3: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM and Zalman ZM-F3 differ on noise level: be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM at 21.9 dBA, Zalman ZM-F3 at 23 dBA, which puts be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM ahead on that measure. They match on 5 other specifications, including lighting, fan thickness and max speed.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | be quiet! | Zalman |
| Model | Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM | ZM-F3 |
| Bearing Type | Rifle | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | No RGB | No RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Max Speed | 1200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Noise Level | 21.9 dBA | 23 dBA+1.1 dBA |
| Rated Life | 80000 hours | 150000 hours |
| Weight | 180 g | 100 g |
| Positioning | Budget | Budget |
| Colors | Black | Black |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/4609 | https://www.zalman.com/EN/Product/ProductDetail.do?pageIndex=10&pageSize=10&productSeq=335 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM | Zalman ZM-F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| Zalman | View on Zalman |
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.
Zalman ZM-F3
5 / 10 Expert Rating
A budget fan that does the basics quietly, nothing more, nothing less.
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