Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC F14 PWM vs be quiet! SilentWings 3

21specifications compared
17differ
4identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Fan diameter
- F14 PWM:14 cm
- SilentWings 3:12 cm
Rotational speed (max)
- F14 PWM:1350 RPM
- SilentWings 3:1450 RPM
Noise level (high speed)
- F14 PWM:24.5 dB
- SilentWings 3:16.4 dB
Maximum airflow
- F14 PWM:74 cfm
- SilentWings 3:50.5 cfm
Airflow
- F14 PWM:126 m³/h
- SilentWings 3:80.47 m³/h
Product colour
- F14 PWM:Black, White
- SilentWings 3:Black
Fan connector
- F14 PWM:4-pin
- SilentWings 3:3-pin
Voltage
- F14 PWM:12 V
- SilentWings 3:5 - 13.2 V

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Comparison of F14 PWM, SilentWings 3
36 specifications	A ARCTIC F14 PWM View product	B be quiet! SilentWings 3 View product
Performance5 differ
Suitable location	Computer case	Computer case
Type	Fan	Fan
Fan diameterDiffers	14 cm	12 cm
Supported processor socketsKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1350 RPM	1450 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Differs	24.5 dB	16.4 dB
Noise levelKnown for one	0.3 sone	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum airflowDiffers	74 cfm	50.5 cfm
AirflowDiffers	126 m³/h	80.47 m³/h
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeKnown for one	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.79 mmH2O
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300000 h
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Black
Number of fans	1 fan(s)	1 fan(s)
Fan connectorDiffers	4-pin	3-pin
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, WEEE, RU, Tüv
Power2 differ
VoltageDiffers	12 V	5 - 13.2 V
Starting voltageKnown for one	6 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentDiffers	0.11 A	0.12 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.44 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	140 mm	120 mm
DepthDiffers	27 mm	120 mm
HeightDiffers	140 mm	25 mm
WeightKnown for one	180 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthDiffers	0.4 m	0.5 m
Package widthDiffers	143 mm	140.7 mm
Package depthDiffers	29 mm	31.4 mm
Package heightDiffers	143 mm	191.2 mm
Package weightDiffers	215 g	300 g
Packaging contentidentical
Screws included	Yes	Yes
Number of screwsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84733080

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