Fractal
Fractal North XL
Full-tower · Walnut accents · E-ATX
91
/ 100
From $189
VS
Fractal North XL wins by 1
Cooler Master
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
Mini-ITX
90
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict
Fractal North XL takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Fractal North XL lands at 91 and Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P at 90. That puts Fractal North XL ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Fractal North XL if…
- ✓Gorgeous walnut front
- ✓E-ATX and 420 mm rad support
- ✓Quiet mesh airflow
Pick Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Fractal North XL 91
vs 90 Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
Score breakdown
Fractal North XL
91 airflow 92
build 94
features 88
value 90
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
90 airflow 90
build 88
features 84
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Fractal North XL | Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Full-tower | Mini-ITX |
| MB support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | — |
| Fans | 2× included | — |
| Max GPU | 413 mm | — |
Fractal North XL
Pros
- +Gorgeous walnut front
- +E-ATX and 420 mm rad support
- +Quiet mesh airflow
Cons
- −Large footprint
- −No vertical GPU mount included
- −No included fan hub
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 vs Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
Which is better, Fractal North XL or Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P? +
Fractal North XL scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Fractal North XL worth the price? +
At $189, Fractal North XL delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in build.
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 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.