Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

Zalman ZM-F2 PLUS(SF) vs Zalman ZM-F3 FDB(SF)

Key differences

Fan diameter
- ZM-F2 PLUS(SF):9.2 cm
- ZM-F3 FDB(SF):12 cm
Rotational speed (max)
- ZM-F2 PLUS(SF):1500 RPM
- ZM-F3 FDB(SF):1200 RPM
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- ZM-F2 PLUS(SF):50000 h
- ZM-F3 FDB(SF):150000 h
Product colour
- ZM-F2 PLUS(SF):Black
- ZM-F3 FDB(SF):Black, Transparent
Width
- ZM-F2 PLUS(SF):92 mm
- ZM-F3 FDB(SF):120 mm
Depth
- ZM-F2 PLUS(SF):25 mm
- ZM-F3 FDB(SF):120 mm
Height
- ZM-F2 PLUS(SF):92 mm
- ZM-F3 FDB(SF):25 mm
Weight
- ZM-F2 PLUS(SF):77 g
- ZM-F3 FDB(SF):100 g

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Comparison of ZM-F2 PLUS(SF), ZM-F3 FDB(SF)
19 specifications	A Zalman ZM-F2 PLUS(SF)View product	B Zalman ZM-F3 FDB(SF)View product
Performance3 differ
Suitable location	Computer case	Computer case
Type	Fan	Fan
Fan diameterDiffers	9.2 cm	12 cm
Supported processor sockets	Not supported	Not supported
Compatible processor series	Not supported	Not supported
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1500 RPM	1200 RPM
Noise level (low speed)	20 dB	20 dB
Noise level (high speed)	23 dB	23 dB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	50000 h	150000 h
Bearing typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Transparent
Material	Plastic	Plastic
Number of fans	1 fan(s)	1 fan(s)
Poweridentical
Voltage	12 V	12 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	92 mm	120 mm
DepthDiffers	25 mm	120 mm
HeightDiffers	92 mm	25 mm
WeightDiffers	77 g	100 g
Technical detailsidentical
Bearing technologyKnown for one	Long Life Bearing	Unknown — not stated by the source

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