Skip to content
Specdex
Compare now
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
Lian Li O11 Vision — Triple-glass · showcase · ATX
Lian Li

Lian Li O11 Vision

Triple-glass · showcase · ATX

90
/ 100
From $179
Specdex verdict

Fractal North XL · Charcoal takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Fractal North XL · Charcoal lands at 91 and Lian Li O11 Vision 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 Lian Li O11 Vision if…

  • ✓Stunning triple-glass showcase
  • ✓Hidden motherboard options
  • ✓Great build quality
Share this comparison: Share to Reddit X / Twitter

Winner by scenario

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

Build

Lian Li O11 Vision

Compared on the build sub-score

Lian Li O11 Vision leads on build (94 vs 89).

Features

Lian Li O11 Vision

Compared on the features sub-score

Lian Li O11 Vision leads on features (92 vs 84).

Airflow

Fractal North XL · Charcoal

Compared on the airflow sub-score

Fractal North XL · Charcoal leads on airflow (91 vs 82).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Fractal North XL · Charcoal 91
vs
90 Lian Li O11 Vision

Score breakdown

Fractal North XL · Charcoal
91
airflow 91
build 89
features 84
value 86
Lian Li O11 Vision
90
airflow 82
build 94
features 92
value 88

Specs side-by-side

Fractal North XL · Charcoal versus Lian Li O11 Vision — full spec comparison
Spec Fractal North XL · Charcoal Lian Li O11 Vision
Type
Full-tower
Mid-tower
MB support
—
E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX
Max GPU
—
447 mm

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

Lian Li O11 Vision

Pros
  • +Stunning triple-glass showcase
  • +Hidden motherboard options
  • +Great build quality
Cons
  • −Glass heat retention
  • −Fans not included
  • −Cable routing needs care

FAQ: Fractal North XL · Charcoal vs Lian Li O11 Vision

Which is better, Fractal North XL · Charcoal or Lian Li O11 Vision? +

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 Lian Li O11 Vision worth the price? +

At $179, Lian Li O11 Vision delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in build.

Does Fractal North XL · Charcoal or Lian Li O11 Vision 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 build, Fractal North XL · Charcoal or Lian Li O11 Vision? +

Lian Li O11 Vision — leads on build (94 vs 89). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is better for features, Fractal North XL · Charcoal or Lian Li O11 Vision? +

Lian Li O11 Vision — leads on features (92 vs 84). Compared on the features sub-score.