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Fractal North — Mid-tower
Fractal

Fractal North

Mid-tower

92
/ 100
From $139
VS
Fractal North wins by 2
SSUPD Meshroom 2 — Mini-ITX SFF · 14L · Mesh-everywhere
SSUPD

SSUPD Meshroom 2

Mini-ITX SFF · 14L · Mesh-everywhere

90
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict

Fractal North takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Fractal North lands at 92 and SSUPD Meshroom 2 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 SSUPD Meshroom 2 if…

  • ✓14L SFF that fits 360mm radiator + flagship GPU
  • ✓All-mesh airflow
  • ✓Vertical or horizontal orientation
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Airflow

SSUPD Meshroom 2

Compared on the airflow sub-score

SSUPD Meshroom 2 leads on airflow (96 vs 92).

Build

SSUPD Meshroom 2

Compared on the build sub-score

SSUPD Meshroom 2 leads on build (92 vs 90).

Value for money

Fractal North

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Fractal North more score per dollar ($139 vs $199).

Fractal North 92
vs
90 SSUPD Meshroom 2

Score breakdown

Fractal North
92
airflow 92
build 90
features 84
value 86
ease 0
design 0
SSUPD Meshroom 2
90
airflow 96
build 92
features 0
value 84
ease 80
design 92

Specs side-by-side

Fractal North versus SSUPD Meshroom 2 — full spec comparison
Spec Fractal North SSUPD Meshroom 2
Type
Mid-tower
—
Form
—
Mini-ITX SFF (14L)
Dimensions
—
167×245×357 mm
Front panel
—
Full mesh
GPU clearance
—
335 mm 3-slot
Radiator support
—
1× 360 mm or 1× 280 mm
Color
—
Black, White

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

SSUPD Meshroom 2

Pros
  • +14L SFF that fits 360mm radiator + flagship GPU
  • +All-mesh airflow
  • +Vertical or horizontal orientation
Cons
  • −Premium pricing for SFF
  • −Cable management cramped
  • −No PSU shroud

FAQ: Fractal North vs SSUPD Meshroom 2

Which is better, Fractal North or SSUPD Meshroom 2? +

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 SSUPD Meshroom 2 worth the price? +

At $199, SSUPD Meshroom 2 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in airflow.

Does Fractal North or SSUPD Meshroom 2 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 SSUPD Meshroom 2? +

SSUPD Meshroom 2 — leads on airflow (96 vs 92). Compared on the airflow sub-score.

Which is better for build, Fractal North or SSUPD Meshroom 2? +

SSUPD Meshroom 2 — leads on build (92 vs 90). Compared on the build sub-score.