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Corsair 4000D Airflow · Matte Black — Mid-tower
Corsair

Corsair 4000D Airflow · Matte Black

Mid-tower

88
/ 100
From $104
VS
Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal — Full-tower
Phanteks

Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal

Full-tower

88
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair 4000D Airflow · Matte Black lands at 88 and Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal at 88. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Corsair 4000D Airflow · Matte Black if…

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

Pick Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal 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

Tie

Compared on the airflow sub-score

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

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

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

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

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

Value for money

Corsair 4000D Airflow · Matte Black

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Corsair 4000D Airflow · Matte Black more score per dollar ($104 vs $199).

Corsair 4000D Airflow · Matte Black 88
vs
88 Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal

Score breakdown

Corsair 4000D Airflow · Matte Black
88
airflow 88
build 86
features 84
value 86
Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal
88
airflow 88
build 86
features 84
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Corsair 4000D Airflow · Matte Black versus Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal — full spec comparison
Spec Corsair 4000D Airflow · Matte Black Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal
Type
Mid-tower
Full-tower

Corsair 4000D Airflow · Matte Black

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 NV7 · 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

FAQ: Corsair 4000D Airflow · Matte Black vs Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal

Which is better, Corsair 4000D Airflow · Matte Black or Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal? +

Both score 88 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Corsair 4000D Airflow · Matte Black worth the price? +

At $104, Corsair 4000D Airflow · Matte Black delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in airflow.

Is Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal worth the price? +

At $199, Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in airflow.

Does Corsair 4000D Airflow · Matte Black or Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal 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 the better value, Corsair 4000D Airflow · Matte Black or Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal? +

Corsair 4000D Airflow · Matte Black — more score per dollar ($104 vs $199). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.