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Be quiet! Pure Wings 2 120mm PWM high-Speed, BL081, Cooling Fan, Black

Name: Be quiet! Pure Wings 2 120mm PWM high-Speed, BL081, Cooling Fan, Black
Brand: be quiet!
SKU: B016XWZ5CQ

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Bottom line: The Be quiet! Pure Wings 2 120mm PWM high-Speed: 2,000 rpm high-speed variant pushes real static pressure through radiators and dust filters; main trade-off: high-speed 2,000 rpm model is louder than the standard 1,500 rpm Pure Wings 2.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 2,000 rpm high-speed variant pushes real static pressure through radiators and dust filters
✓ Only 36.9 dB(A) at full 2,000 rpm speed, not just at idle
✓ Rifle bearing rated for 80,000 hours of operating life
✓ Nine airflow-optimized blades cut noise-generating turbulence

Cons

✗ High-speed 2,000 rpm model is louder than the standard 1,500 rpm Pure Wings 2
✗ 36.9 dB(A) is audible in a quiet room with several fans running
✗ No RGB or addressable lighting on the all-black frame
✗ Three-year warranty trails the six-year coverage on be quiet!'s Silent Wings line

Manufacturer description

The be quiet! Pure Wings 2 120mm PWM high-speed fan (BL081) is the entry-level case fan for builders who need static pressure without the noise penalty. Nine airflow-optimized blades cut the turbulence that makes cheap fans whine, and the high-speed variant spins up to 2,000 rpm for the kind of air pressure that pushes through dense radiator fins and restrictive front-panel filters. Even flat out at 2,000 rpm, it measures just 36.9 dB(A), so a full bank of them stays civil under load. The rifle bearing is rated for 80,000 hours of operation, and PWM control lets your motherboard drop the…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Frequently Asked Questions

How loud is the Pure Wings 2 120mm high-speed fan?

be quiet! rates it at 36.9 dB(A) at its maximum 2,000 rpm. Under PWM control at lower duty cycles it runs considerably quieter, since the motherboard scales the speed down.

Is this fan good for a radiator or a restrictive case filter?

Yes. The 2,000 rpm high-speed version is built specifically for high air pressure, which is what you need to push air through dense radiator fins and front-panel dust filters.

How long will this fan last?

The rifle bearing carries an 80,000-hour rated operating life, which works out to roughly nine years of continuous running. be quiet! includes a three-year manufacturer warranty.

Does it need a 4-pin PWM header?

This is a PWM model, so a 4-pin header is what gives you variable speed control. On a 3-pin header it will run, but at or near its full 2,000 rpm.

How does it differ from the standard Pure Wings 2 120mm?

This is the high-speed BL081 variant, which tops out at 2,000 rpm for higher air pressure. The standard model spins slower and quieter but moves less air against resistance.

Key Features

Nine airflow-optimized fan blades that reduce noise-generating turbulence
Long life rifle bearing gives an operating lifetime of 80,000 hours
A fan speed of 2,000 rpm for extremely high air pressure
Even at maximum speed, operates at only 36.9 dB(A)

Full Specifications

Brand	be quiet!
Model	BL081
Voltage	12 Volts
Wattage	3.6 watts
Material	Copper
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Noise Level	36.9 Decibels
Part Number	BL081
Material Type	Copper
Cooling Method	Air
Item Type Name	be quiet! Pure Wings 2 120mm PWM high-speed, BL081, cooling fan
Number of Items	1
Air Flow Capacity	65.51 Cubic Feet Per Minute
Compatible Devices	Desktop, Graphic Cards
Power Connector Type	4-Pin
Warranty Description	3 years
Maximum Rotational Speed	2000 RPM
Item Dimensions L x W x H	4.72"W
Global Trade Identification Number	04260052186831

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