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Fractal North · Charcoal — Mid-tower
Fractal

Fractal North · Charcoal

Mid-tower

92
/ 100
From $139
VS
Fractal North · Charcoal wins by 5
Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal — Mid-tower
Phanteks

Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal

Mid-tower

87
/ 100
From $129
Specdex verdict

Fractal North · Charcoal takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Fractal North · Charcoal lands at 92 and Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal at 87. That puts Fractal North · Charcoal ahead by 5 points — a decisive 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 Phanteks Eclipse G500A · 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

Fractal North · Charcoal

Compared on the airflow sub-score

Fractal North · Charcoal leads on airflow (92 vs 87).

Build

Fractal North · Charcoal

Compared on the build sub-score

Fractal North · Charcoal leads on build (90 vs 85).

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

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

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Fractal North · Charcoal 92
vs
87 Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal

Score breakdown

Fractal North · Charcoal
92
airflow 92
build 90
features 84
value 86
Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal
87
airflow 87
build 85
features 84
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Fractal North · Charcoal versus Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal — full spec comparison
Spec Fractal North · Charcoal Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal
Type
Mid-tower
Mid-tower

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

Phanteks Eclipse G500A · 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: Fractal North · Charcoal vs Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal

Which is better, Fractal North · Charcoal or Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal? +

Fractal North · Charcoal scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal worth the price? +

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

Does Fractal North · Charcoal or Phanteks Eclipse G500A · 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 better for airflow, Fractal North · Charcoal or Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal? +

Fractal North · Charcoal — leads on airflow (92 vs 87). Compared on the airflow sub-score.

Which is better for build, Fractal North · Charcoal or Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal? +

Fractal North · Charcoal — leads on build (90 vs 85). Compared on the build sub-score.