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Fractal North — Mid-tower
Fractal

Fractal North

Mid-tower

92
/ 100
From $139
VS
Fractal North wins by 2
Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal — Mid-tower
Lian Li

Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal

Mid-tower

90
/ 100
From $179
Specdex verdict

Fractal North takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Fractal North lands at 92 and Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal at 90. That puts Fractal North ahead by 2 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 Lian Li Lancool III · 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

Compared on the airflow sub-score

Fractal North leads on airflow (92 vs 90).

Build

Fractal North

Compared on the build sub-score

Fractal North leads on build (90 vs 88).

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 $179).

Fractal North 92
vs
90 Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal

Score breakdown

Fractal North
92
airflow 92
build 90
features 84
value 86
Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal
90
airflow 90
build 88
features 84
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Fractal North versus Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal — full spec comparison
Spec Fractal North Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal
Type
Mid-tower
Mid-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

Lian Li Lancool III · 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 Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal

Which is better, Fractal North or Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal? +

Fractal North scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal worth the price? +

At $179, Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in airflow.

Does Fractal North or Lian Li Lancool III · 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 or Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal? +

Fractal North — leads on airflow (92 vs 90). Compared on the airflow sub-score.

Which is better for build, Fractal North or Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal? +

Fractal North — leads on build (90 vs 88). Compared on the build sub-score.