Fractal
Fractal North XL
Full-tower · Walnut accents · E-ATX
91
/ 100
From $189
VS
Fractal
Fractal North XL · Matte Black
Full-tower
91
/ 100
From $189
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Fractal North XL lands at 91 and Fractal North XL · Matte Black at 91. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Fractal North XL if…
- ✓Gorgeous walnut front
- ✓E-ATX and 420 mm rad support
- ✓Quiet mesh airflow
Pick Fractal North XL · Matte Black if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Fractal North XL 91
vs 91 Fractal North XL · Matte Black
Score breakdown
Fractal North XL
91 airflow 92
build 94
features 88
value 90
Fractal North XL · Matte Black
91 airflow 91
build 89
features 84
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Fractal North XL | Fractal North XL · Matte Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Full-tower | Full-tower |
| 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
Fractal North XL · Matte Black
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 Fractal North XL · Matte Black
Which is better, Fractal North XL or Fractal North XL · Matte Black? +
Both score 91 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 Fractal North XL · Matte Black worth the price? +
At $189, Fractal North XL · Matte Black delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in airflow.
Does Fractal North XL or Fractal North XL · Matte Black 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.