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Hyte Y60 — Panoramic glass · Fishtank design
Hyte

Hyte Y60

Panoramic glass · Fishtank design

90
/ 100
From $199
VS
Hyte Y60 wins by 3
Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal — Mid-tower
Phanteks

Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal

Mid-tower

87
/ 100
From $129
Specdex verdict

Hyte Y60 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Hyte Y60 lands at 90 and Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal at 87. That puts Hyte Y60 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Hyte Y60 if…

  • ✓Gorgeous three-panel glass
  • ✓Included PCIe riser
  • ✓Unique dual-chamber layout

Pick Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal if…

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

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

Build

Hyte Y60

Compared on the build sub-score

Hyte Y60 leads on build (94 vs 85).

Features

Hyte Y60

Compared on the features sub-score

Hyte Y60 leads on features (92 vs 84).

Airflow

Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal

Compared on the airflow sub-score

Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal leads on airflow (87 vs 80).

Value for money

Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal more score per dollar ($129 vs $199).

Hyte Y60 90
vs
87 Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal

Score breakdown

Hyte Y60
90
airflow 80
build 94
features 92
value 88
Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal
87
airflow 87
build 85
features 84
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Hyte Y60 versus Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal — full spec comparison
Spec Hyte Y60 Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal
Type
Mid-tower dual-chamber
Mid-tower
MB support
E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX
—
Max GPU
375 mm
—
Extras
PCIe 4.0 riser included
—

Hyte Y60

Pros
  • +Gorgeous three-panel glass
  • +Included PCIe riser
  • +Unique dual-chamber layout
Cons
  • −Airflow trickier than mesh designs
  • −Cable management requires care
  • −Fan clearance limited in some slots

Phanteks Eclipse G500A · 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: Hyte Y60 vs Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal

Which is better, Hyte Y60 or Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal? +

Hyte Y60 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Hyte Y60 worth the price? +

At $199, Hyte Y60 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in build.

Is Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal worth the price? +

At $129, Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in airflow.

Does Hyte Y60 or Phanteks Eclipse G500A · 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.

Which is better for build, Hyte Y60 or Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal? +

Hyte Y60 — leads on build (94 vs 85). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is better for features, Hyte Y60 or Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal? +

Hyte Y60 — leads on features (92 vs 84). Compared on the features sub-score.