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Fractal Torrent — Mid-tower
Fractal

Fractal Torrent

Mid-tower

88
/ 100
From $199
VS
Fractal North · Charcoal wins by 4
Fractal North · Charcoal — Mid-tower
Fractal

Fractal North · Charcoal

Mid-tower

92
/ 100
From $139
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Fractal Torrent lands at 88 and Fractal North · Charcoal at 92. That puts Fractal North · Charcoal ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Fractal Torrent if…

  • ✓Tool-less panels on most
  • ✓Cable-management channels
  • ✓Dust filters

Pick Fractal North · Charcoal if…

  • ✓Tool-less panels on most
  • ✓Cable-management channels
  • ✓Dust filters
Fractal Torrent 88
vs
92 Fractal North · Charcoal

Score breakdown

Fractal Torrent
88
airflow 88
build 86
features 84
value 86
Fractal North · Charcoal
92
airflow 92
build 90
features 84
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Fractal Torrent versus Fractal North · Charcoal — full spec comparison
Spec Fractal Torrent Fractal North · Charcoal
Type
Mid-tower
Mid-tower

Fractal Torrent

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

Fractal North · 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

FAQ: Fractal Torrent vs Fractal North · Charcoal

Which is better, Fractal Torrent or Fractal North · Charcoal? +

Fractal North · Charcoal scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Fractal Torrent worth the price? +

At $199, Fractal Torrent delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in airflow.

Is Fractal North · Charcoal worth the price? +

At $139, Fractal North · Charcoal delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in airflow.

Does Fractal Torrent or Fractal North · Charcoal 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.