be quiet!
be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Charcoal
Mid-tower
86
/ 100
From $129
VS
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P wins by 4
Cooler Master
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
Mini-ITX
90
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Charcoal lands at 86 and Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P at 90. That puts Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Charcoal if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Pick Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Charcoal 86
vs 90 Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
Score breakdown
be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Charcoal
86 airflow 86
build 84
features 84
value 86
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
90 airflow 90
build 88
features 84
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Charcoal | Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mid-tower | Mini-ITX |
be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Charcoal
Pros
- +Tool-less panels on most
- +Cable-management channels
- +Dust filters
Cons
- −Fan inclusion varies
- −GPU clearance limits for triple-slot cards
- −Weight on glass panels
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
Pros
- +Tool-less panels on most
- +Cable-management channels
- +Dust filters
Cons
- −Fan inclusion varies
- −GPU clearance limits for triple-slot cards
- −Weight on glass panels
FAQ: be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Charcoal vs Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
Which is better, be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Charcoal or Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P? +
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Charcoal worth the price? +
At $129, be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Charcoal delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in airflow.
Is Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P worth the price? +
At $99, Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in airflow.
Does be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX · Charcoal or Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.