Fractal
Fractal North XL · Charcoal
Full-tower
91
/ 100
From $189
VS
Fractal North XL · Charcoal wins by 1
Cooler Master
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
Mini-ITX
90
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict
Fractal North XL · Charcoal takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Fractal North XL · Charcoal lands at 91 and Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P at 90. That puts Fractal North XL · Charcoal ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Fractal North XL · Charcoal if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Pick Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Fractal North XL · Charcoal 91
vs 90 Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
Score breakdown
Fractal North XL · Charcoal
91 airflow 91
build 89
features 84
value 86
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
90 airflow 90
build 88
features 84
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Fractal North XL · Charcoal | Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Full-tower | Mini-ITX |
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
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
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 XL · Charcoal vs Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
Which is better, Fractal North XL · Charcoal or Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P? +
Fractal North XL · Charcoal scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Fractal North XL · Charcoal worth the price? +
At $189, Fractal North XL · Charcoal delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in airflow.
Is Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P worth the price? +
At $99, Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in airflow.
Does Fractal North XL · Charcoal or Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P 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.