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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
SSUPD Meshroom 2 — Mini-ITX SFF · 14L · Mesh-everywhere
SSUPD

SSUPD Meshroom 2

Mini-ITX SFF · 14L · Mesh-everywhere

90
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict

Fractal North XL takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Fractal North XL lands at 91 and SSUPD Meshroom 2 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 SSUPD Meshroom 2 if…

  • ✓14L SFF that fits 360mm radiator + flagship GPU
  • ✓All-mesh airflow
  • ✓Vertical or horizontal orientation
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Winner by scenario

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

Airflow

SSUPD Meshroom 2

Compared on the airflow sub-score

SSUPD Meshroom 2 leads on airflow (96 vs 92).

Build

Fractal North XL

Compared on the build sub-score

Fractal North XL leads on build (94 vs 92).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

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

Fractal North XL 91
vs
90 SSUPD Meshroom 2

Score breakdown

Fractal North XL
91
airflow 92
build 94
features 88
value 90
ease 0
design 0
SSUPD Meshroom 2
90
airflow 96
build 92
features 0
value 84
ease 80
design 92

Specs side-by-side

Fractal North XL versus SSUPD Meshroom 2 — full spec comparison
Spec Fractal North XL SSUPD Meshroom 2
Type
Full-tower
—
MB support
E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX
—
Fans
2× included
—
Max GPU
413 mm
—
Form
—
Mini-ITX SFF (14L)
Dimensions
—
167×245×357 mm
Front panel
—
Full mesh
GPU clearance
—
335 mm 3-slot
Radiator support
—
1× 360 mm or 1× 280 mm
Color
—
Black, White

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

SSUPD Meshroom 2

Pros
  • +14L SFF that fits 360mm radiator + flagship GPU
  • +All-mesh airflow
  • +Vertical or horizontal orientation
Cons
  • −Premium pricing for SFF
  • −Cable management cramped
  • −No PSU shroud

FAQ: Fractal North XL vs SSUPD Meshroom 2

Which is better, Fractal North XL or SSUPD Meshroom 2? +

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 SSUPD Meshroom 2 worth the price? +

At $199, SSUPD Meshroom 2 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in airflow.

Does Fractal North XL or SSUPD Meshroom 2 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 airflow, Fractal North XL or SSUPD Meshroom 2? +

SSUPD Meshroom 2 — leads on airflow (96 vs 92). Compared on the airflow sub-score.

Which is better for build, Fractal North XL or SSUPD Meshroom 2? +

Fractal North XL — leads on build (94 vs 92). Compared on the build sub-score.