Fractal
Fractal North · Matte Black
Mid-tower
92
/ 100
From $139
VS
Fractal North · Matte Black wins by 1
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
| 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.