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Fractal North XL · Charcoal — Full-tower
Fractal

Fractal North XL · Charcoal

Full-tower

91
/ 100
From $189
VS
Fractal North XL · Charcoal wins by 1
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal — Mini-ITX
Cooler Master

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal

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 · Charcoal 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 · 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

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal more score per dollar ($99 vs $189).

Fractal North XL · Charcoal 91
vs
90 Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal

Score breakdown

Fractal North XL · Charcoal
91
airflow 91
build 89
features 84
value 86
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal
90
airflow 90
build 88
features 84
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Fractal North XL · Charcoal versus Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal — full spec comparison
Spec Fractal North XL · Charcoal Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal
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 · 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 XL · Charcoal vs Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal

Which is better, Fractal North XL · Charcoal or Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal? +

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 · Charcoal worth the price? +

At $99, Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in airflow.

Does Fractal North XL · Charcoal or Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · 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 XL · Charcoal or Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal? +

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal — more score per dollar ($99 vs $189). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.