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Lian Li Lancool 216 — Mid-tower
Lian Li

Lian Li Lancool 216

Mid-tower

88
/ 100
From $119
VS
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal wins by 2
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal — Mini-ITX
Cooler Master

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal

Mini-ITX

90
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Lian Li Lancool 216 lands at 88 and Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal at 90. That puts Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Lian Li Lancool 216 if…

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

Pick Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · 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

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal

Compared on the airflow sub-score

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal leads on airflow (90 vs 88).

Build

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal

Compared on the build sub-score

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · 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

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal more score per dollar ($99 vs $119).

Lian Li Lancool 216 88
vs
90 Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal

Score breakdown

Lian Li Lancool 216
88
airflow 88
build 86
features 84
value 86
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal
90
airflow 90
build 88
features 84
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Lian Li Lancool 216 versus Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal — full spec comparison
Spec Lian Li Lancool 216 Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal
Type
Mid-tower
Mini-ITX

Lian Li Lancool 216

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

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · 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 vs Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal

Which is better, Lian Li Lancool 216 or Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal? +

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Lian Li Lancool 216 worth the price? +

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

Is Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal worth the price? +

At $99, Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in airflow.

Does Lian Li Lancool 216 or Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · 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 or Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal? +

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal — leads on airflow (90 vs 88). Compared on the airflow sub-score.

Which is better for build, Lian Li Lancool 216 or Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal? +

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Charcoal — leads on build (88 vs 86). Compared on the build sub-score.