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Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P — Mini-ITX
Cooler Master

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P

Mini-ITX

90
/ 100
From $99
VS
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P wins by 3
Phanteks Eclipse G500A — Mid-tower
Phanteks

Phanteks Eclipse G500A

Mid-tower

87
/ 100
From $129
Specdex verdict

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P lands at 90 and Phanteks Eclipse G500A at 87. That puts Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P if…

  • ✓Tool-less panels on most
  • ✓Cable-management channels
  • ✓Dust filters

Pick Phanteks Eclipse G500A if…

  • ✓Tool-less panels on most
  • ✓Cable-management channels
  • ✓Dust filters
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Airflow

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P

Compared on the airflow sub-score

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P leads on airflow (90 vs 87).

Build

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P

Compared on the build sub-score

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P leads on build (88 vs 85).

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P more score per dollar ($99 vs $129).

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P 90
vs
87 Phanteks Eclipse G500A

Score breakdown

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
90
airflow 90
build 88
features 84
value 86
Phanteks Eclipse G500A
87
airflow 87
build 85
features 84
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P versus Phanteks Eclipse G500A — full spec comparison
Spec Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P Phanteks Eclipse G500A
Type
Mini-ITX
Mid-tower

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

Phanteks Eclipse G500A

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: Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P vs Phanteks Eclipse G500A

Which is better, Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P or Phanteks Eclipse G500A? +

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P worth the price? +

At $99, Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in airflow.

Is Phanteks Eclipse G500A worth the price? +

At $129, Phanteks Eclipse G500A delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in airflow.

Does Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P or Phanteks Eclipse G500A 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.

Which is better for airflow, Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P or Phanteks Eclipse G500A? +

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P — leads on airflow (90 vs 87). Compared on the airflow sub-score.

Which is better for build, Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P or Phanteks Eclipse G500A? +

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P — leads on build (88 vs 85). Compared on the build sub-score.