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Fractal North — Mid-tower
Fractal

Fractal North

Mid-tower

92
/ 100
From $139
VS
Fractal North wins by 1
Fractal North XL · Charcoal — Full-tower
Fractal

Fractal North XL · Charcoal

Full-tower

91
/ 100
From $189
Specdex verdict

Fractal North takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Fractal North lands at 92 and Fractal North XL · Charcoal at 91. That puts Fractal North ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Fractal North if…

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

Pick Fractal North XL · 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

Tie

Compared on the airflow sub-score

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

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

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

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

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

Value for money

Fractal North

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Fractal North more score per dollar ($139 vs $189).

Fractal North 92
vs
91 Fractal North XL · Charcoal

Score breakdown

Fractal North
92
airflow 92
build 90
features 84
value 86
Fractal North XL · Charcoal
91
airflow 91
build 89
features 84
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Fractal North versus Fractal North XL · Charcoal — full spec comparison
Spec Fractal North Fractal North XL · Charcoal
Type
Mid-tower
Full-tower

Fractal North

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

Fractal North XL · 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 vs Fractal North XL · Charcoal

Which is better, Fractal North or Fractal North XL · Charcoal? +

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

Is Fractal North worth the price? +

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

Is Fractal North XL · Charcoal worth the price? +

At $189, Fractal North XL · Charcoal delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in airflow.

Does Fractal North or Fractal North XL · 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 the better value, Fractal North or Fractal North XL · Charcoal? +

Fractal North — more score per dollar ($139 vs $189). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.