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Fractal North · Matte Black — Mid-tower
Fractal

Fractal North · Matte Black

Mid-tower

92
/ 100
From $139
VS
Fractal North · Matte Black wins by 1
NZXT H7 Flow (2024) — Mid-tower · Mesh-first · Cable channels
NZXT

NZXT H7 Flow (2024)

Mid-tower · Mesh-first · Cable channels

91
/ 100
From $139
Specdex verdict

Fractal North · Matte Black takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Fractal North · Matte Black lands at 92 and NZXT H7 Flow (2024) at 91. That puts Fractal North · Matte Black ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Fractal North · Matte Black if…

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

Pick NZXT H7 Flow (2024) if…

  • Superb airflow via front mesh
  • Clean interior cable management
  • Vertical GPU ready
Fractal North · Matte Black 92
vs
91 NZXT H7 Flow (2024)

Score breakdown

Fractal North · Matte Black
92
airflow 92
build 90
features 84
value 86
NZXT H7 Flow (2024)
91
airflow 96
build 92
features 88
value 90

Specs side-by-side

Fractal North · Matte Black versus NZXT H7 Flow (2024) — full spec comparison
Spec Fractal North · Matte Black NZXT H7 Flow (2024)
Type
Mid-tower
Mid-tower
MB support
E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX
Max GPU
400 mm

Fractal North · 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

NZXT H7 Flow (2024)

Pros
  • +Superb airflow via front mesh
  • +Clean interior cable management
  • +Vertical GPU ready
Cons
  • No included fans (in non-RGB variant)
  • Tempered glass only left side
  • Riser not included

FAQ: Fractal North · Matte Black vs NZXT H7 Flow (2024)

Which is better, Fractal North · Matte Black or NZXT H7 Flow (2024)? +

Fractal North · Matte Black scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Fractal North · Matte Black worth the price? +

At $139, Fractal North · Matte Black delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in airflow.

Is NZXT H7 Flow (2024) worth the price? +

At $139, NZXT H7 Flow (2024) delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in airflow.

Does Fractal North · Matte Black or NZXT H7 Flow (2024) 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.