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Lian Li Lancool 216 · Matte Black — Mid-tower
Lian Li

Lian Li Lancool 216 · Matte Black

Mid-tower

88
/ 100
From $119
VS
Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal wins by 2
Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal — Mid-tower
Lian Li

Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal

Mid-tower

90
/ 100
From $179
Specdex verdict

Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Lian Li Lancool 216 · Matte Black lands at 88 and Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal at 90. That puts Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Lian Li Lancool 216 · Matte Black if…

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

Pick Lian Li Lancool III · 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

Airflow

Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal

Compared on the airflow sub-score

Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal leads on airflow (90 vs 88).

Build

Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal

Compared on the build sub-score

Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal leads on build (88 vs 86).

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

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

Value for money

Lian Li Lancool 216 · Matte Black

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Lian Li Lancool 216 · Matte Black more score per dollar ($119 vs $179).

Lian Li Lancool 216 · Matte Black 88
vs
90 Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal

Score breakdown

Lian Li Lancool 216 · Matte Black
88
airflow 88
build 86
features 84
value 86
Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal
90
airflow 90
build 88
features 84
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Lian Li Lancool 216 · Matte Black versus Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal — full spec comparison
Spec Lian Li Lancool 216 · Matte Black Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal
Type
Mid-tower
Mid-tower

Lian Li Lancool 216 · 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

Lian Li Lancool III · 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: Lian Li Lancool 216 · Matte Black vs Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal

Which is better, Lian Li Lancool 216 · Matte Black or Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal? +

Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Lian Li Lancool 216 · Matte Black worth the price? +

At $119, Lian Li Lancool 216 · Matte Black delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in airflow.

Is Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal worth the price? +

At $179, Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in airflow.

Does Lian Li Lancool 216 · Matte Black or Lian Li Lancool III · 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 airflow, Lian Li Lancool 216 · Matte Black or Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal? +

Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal — leads on airflow (90 vs 88). Compared on the airflow sub-score.

Which is better for build, Lian Li Lancool 216 · Matte Black or Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal? +

Lian Li Lancool III · Charcoal — leads on build (88 vs 86). Compared on the build sub-score.