Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Light Wings LX 120 mm PWM Reverse Black vs be quiet! PURE LOOP 3

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 9identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Suitable location
    • Light Wings LX 120 mm PWM Reverse Black:Computer case
    • PURE LOOP 3:Processor
  • Type
    • Light Wings LX 120 mm PWM Reverse Black:Fan
    • PURE LOOP 3:All-in-one liquid cooler
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • Light Wings LX 120 mm PWM Reverse Black:28.5 dB
    • PURE LOOP 3:35.2 dB
  • Maximum airflow
    • Light Wings LX 120 mm PWM Reverse Black:48.8 cfm
    • PURE LOOP 3:59.6 cfm
  • Airflow
    • Light Wings LX 120 mm PWM Reverse Black:83 m³/h
    • PURE LOOP 3:101.2 m³/h
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Light Wings LX 120 mm PWM Reverse Black:1.04 mmH2O
    • PURE LOOP 3:2.41 mmH2O
  • Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)
    • Light Wings LX 120 mm PWM Reverse Black:60000 h
    • PURE LOOP 3:80000 h
  • Number of fans
    • Light Wings LX 120 mm PWM Reverse Black:1 fan(s)
    • PURE LOOP 3:2 fan(s)

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Comparison of Light Wings LX 120 mm PWM Reverse Black, PURE LOOP 3
69 specifications
Performance7 differ
Suitable locationDiffersComputer caseProcessor
TypeDiffersFanAll-in-one liquid cooler
Fan diameter12 cm12 cm
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1851, LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, Socket AM4, Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Ryzen 9000 Series, Intel® Core™ i9
Noise level (low speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15.4 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs28.5 dB35.2 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers48.8 cfm59.6 cfm
AirflowDiffers83 m³/h101.2 m³/h
Maximum air pressureDiffers1.04 mmH2O2.41 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportYesYes
Bearing typeRifle bearingRifle bearing
Pump connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4-pin
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Fan speed (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2100 RPM
Pump motor speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5500 RPM
Pump motor speed (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5500 RPM
Pump motor speed (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000 RPM
Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)Differs60000 h80000 h
Rotational speed (max)Known for one1500 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Radiator materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminum
Base plate materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCopper
Number of fansDiffers1 fan(s)2 fan(s)
Number of fan bladesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Illumination LEDDiffersYesNo
Display typeNot applicableNot applicable
Daisy chainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Illumination colourKnown for oneMultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan connectorKnown for one3-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Fan power consumptionDiffers3.8 W5.4 W
Fan currentDiffers0.1 A0.13 A
Fan voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
VoltageKnown for one5 - 13.2 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Rated voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentKnown for one0.39 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
HeightDiffers120 mm52 mm
Radiator widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 cm
Radiator depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27.7 cm
Radiator heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 cm
Tube lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 cm
Waterblock widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.34 cm
Waterblock depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.85 cm
Waterblock heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.49 cm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.02 kg
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)120 x 120 x 25 mm120 x 120 x 25 mm
Package widthDiffers164 mm240 mm
Package depthDiffers27 mm321 mm
Package heightDiffers122 mm140 mm
Package weightDiffers170 g1.75 kg
Fan weightKnown for one133 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one0.5 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, RoHS, UKCA, WEEECE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UKCA
Doesn't containKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCadmium, Lead, Mercury
Sustainability certificatesTrimanTriman
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4-pin
Mounting kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of screwsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Thermal greaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for one60 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case widthKnown for one43.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case lengthKnown for one31.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case heightKnown for one29 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case gross weightKnown for one10.8 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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