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Fractal North XL — Full-tower · Walnut accents · E-ATX
Fractal

Fractal North XL

Full-tower · Walnut accents · E-ATX

91
/ 100
From $189
VS
Fractal North XL 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 takes it — here’s why.

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

  • ✓Stunning triple-glass showcase
  • ✓Hidden motherboard options
  • ✓Great build quality
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Winner by scenario

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

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Lian Li O11 Vision

Compared on the features sub-score

Lian Li O11 Vision leads on features (92 vs 88).

Airflow

Fractal North XL

Compared on the airflow sub-score

Fractal North XL leads on airflow (92 vs 82).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

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

Fractal North XL 91
vs
90 Lian Li O11 Vision

Score breakdown

Fractal North XL
91
airflow 92
build 94
features 88
value 90
Lian Li O11 Vision
90
airflow 82
build 94
features 92
value 88

Specs side-by-side

Fractal North XL versus Lian Li O11 Vision — full spec comparison
Spec Fractal North XL Lian Li O11 Vision
Type
Full-tower
Mid-tower
MB support
E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX
E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX
Fans
2× included
—
Max GPU
413 mm
▲ 447 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

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 vs Lian Li O11 Vision

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

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 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 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 features, Fractal North XL or Lian Li O11 Vision? +

Lian Li O11 Vision — leads on features (92 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is better for airflow, Fractal North XL or Lian Li O11 Vision? +

Fractal North XL — leads on airflow (92 vs 82). Compared on the airflow sub-score.