Fractal
Fractal North · Charcoal
Mid-tower
92
/ 100
From $139
VS
Fractal North · Charcoal wins by 2
Cooler Master
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
Mini-ITX
90
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict
Fractal North · Charcoal takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Fractal North · Charcoal lands at 92 and Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P at 90. That puts Fractal North · Charcoal ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Fractal North · 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
Fractal North · Charcoal 92
vs 90 Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
Score breakdown
Fractal North · Charcoal
92 airflow 92
build 90
features 84
value 86
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
90 airflow 90
build 88
features 84
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Fractal North · Charcoal | Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mid-tower | Mini-ITX |
Fractal North · 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: Fractal North · Charcoal vs Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
Which is better, Fractal North · Charcoal or Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P? +
Fractal North · Charcoal scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Fractal North · Charcoal worth the price? +
At $139, Fractal North · Charcoal delivers a Specdex score of 92 — 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 Fractal North · 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.