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Fractal Design North — Walnut wood front · Mesh side · ATX
Fractal Design

Fractal Design North

Walnut wood front · Mesh side · ATX

92
/ 100
From $139
VS
Fractal Design North wins by 2
SSUPD Meshroom 2 — Mini-ITX SFF · 14L · Mesh-everywhere
SSUPD

SSUPD Meshroom 2

Mini-ITX SFF · 14L · Mesh-everywhere

90
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict

Fractal Design North takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Fractal Design North lands at 92 and SSUPD Meshroom 2 at 90. That puts Fractal Design North ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Fractal Design North if…

  • ✓Real walnut wood front panel
  • ✓Excellent airflow
  • ✓Great cable management

Pick SSUPD Meshroom 2 if…

  • ✓14L SFF that fits 360mm radiator + flagship GPU
  • ✓All-mesh airflow
  • ✓Vertical or horizontal orientation
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Winner by scenario

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

Airflow

SSUPD Meshroom 2

Compared on the airflow sub-score

SSUPD Meshroom 2 leads on airflow (96 vs 92).

Design

Fractal Design North

Compared on the design sub-score

Fractal Design North leads on design (96 vs 92).

Build

Fractal Design North

Compared on the build sub-score

Fractal Design North leads on build (95 vs 92).

Value for money

Fractal Design North

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Fractal Design North more score per dollar ($139 vs $199).

Fractal Design North 92
vs
90 SSUPD Meshroom 2

Score breakdown

Fractal Design North
92
build 95
airflow 92
ease 92
design 96
value 92
SSUPD Meshroom 2
90
build 92
airflow 96
ease 80
design 92
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Fractal Design North versus SSUPD Meshroom 2 — full spec comparison
Spec Fractal Design North SSUPD Meshroom 2
Form
Mid-tower ATX
Mini-ITX SFF (14L)
Dimensions
447×215×469 mm
167×245×357 mm
Front panel
Walnut + mesh side
Full mesh
GPU clearance
▲ 355 mm
335 mm 3-slot
CPU clearance
170 mm
—
Fan support
7× 120 mm
—
Color
Charcoal Black, Chalk White
Black, White
Radiator support
—
1× 360 mm or 1× 280 mm

Fractal Design North

Pros
  • +Real walnut wood front panel
  • +Excellent airflow
  • +Great cable management
Cons
  • −Glass version pricier
  • −No vertical GPU mount included
  • −Front fans not RGB

SSUPD Meshroom 2

Pros
  • +14L SFF that fits 360mm radiator + flagship GPU
  • +All-mesh airflow
  • +Vertical or horizontal orientation
Cons
  • −Premium pricing for SFF
  • −Cable management cramped
  • −No PSU shroud

FAQ: Fractal Design North vs SSUPD Meshroom 2

Which is better, Fractal Design North or SSUPD Meshroom 2? +

Fractal Design North scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Fractal Design North worth the price? +

At $139, Fractal Design North delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in design.

Is SSUPD Meshroom 2 worth the price? +

At $199, SSUPD Meshroom 2 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in airflow.

Does Fractal Design North or SSUPD Meshroom 2 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, Fractal Design North or SSUPD Meshroom 2? +

SSUPD Meshroom 2 — leads on airflow (96 vs 92). Compared on the airflow sub-score.

Which is better for design, Fractal Design North or SSUPD Meshroom 2? +

Fractal Design North — leads on design (96 vs 92). Compared on the design sub-score.