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be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM vs EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB: Comparison

be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM and EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB separate most on warranty: be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM at 5 years, EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB at 2 years, 60% in favour of be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM. Static Pressure splits them by another 48%, again favouring be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM. They match on 6 other specifications, including fan size, pwm control and anti vibration pads.

be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM (120mm/66.4 CFM/2.66 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/30.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
be quiet!be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM
EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB (120mm/73.0 CFM/3.66 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/29.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
EKWBEKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB

Specs

Specification
be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM (120mm/66.4 CFM/2.66 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/30.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM
EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB (120mm/73.0 CFM/3.66 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/29.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
Brandbe quiet!EKWB
ModelSilent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWMVardar X3M 120ER D-RGB
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicBall
LightingNo RGBD-RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm27.5 mm
Static Pressure5.31 mmH2O2.75 mmH2O-48%
Max Speed3000 RPM2200 RPM-27%
Noise Level36.9 dBA+2.7 dBA34.2 dBA
Airflow83.9 CFM67 CFM-20%
PWM ControlYesYes
Rated Life300000 hours50000 hours
Anti Vibration PadsYesYes
Max Power Draw3.6 W2.16 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting ConnectorNone3-Pin 5V ARGB
RGB LightingNoYes
Lighting TypeNoneARGB 5V
ColorwayBlackBlack
Cable Length500 mm500 mm
Warranty5 years2 years-60%
PositioningPremiumPerformance
Source URLhttps://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/3705https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-vardar-x3m-120er-d-rgb-500-2200rpm-black

Price comparison

Retailerbe quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWMEKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB
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Verdict

be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM

9 / 10 Expert Rating

be quiet!'s best radiator fan, closing most of the gap to Noctua's A12x25 at a friendlier price.

EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong balance of high static pressure and RGB lighting for custom-loop builders who don't want the EVO's noise.

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