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be quiet! Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM High-Speed vs Thermalright TL-C12C-S: Comparison
be quiet! Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM High-Speed and Thermalright TL-C12C-S separate most on static pressure: be quiet! Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM High-Speed at 3.96 mmH2O, Thermalright TL-C12C-S at 1.53 mmH2O, 61% in favour of be quiet! Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM High-Speed. Max Speed splits them by another 38%, again favouring be quiet! Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM High-Speed. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and fan thickness.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | be quiet! | Thermalright |
| Model | Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM High-Speed | TL-C12C-S |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 3.96 mmH2O | 1.53 mmH2O-61% |
| Max Speed | 2500 RPM | 1550 RPM-38% |
| Noise Level | 31.2 dBA+5.6 dBA | 25.6 dBA |
| Airflow | 76.7 CFM | 66.17 CFM-14% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/3701 | https://www.thermalright.com/product/tl-c12c-s/ |
Verdict
be quiet! Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM High-Speed
8 / 10 Expert Rating
More airflow than the quiet-first competition, with a bearing rating built for a decade of running.
Thermalright TL-C12C-S
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Noctua-adjacent quiet operation at budget pricing, which is exactly what a six-fan build needs.
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