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Lian Li Lancool III — Mid-tower
Lian Li

Lian Li Lancool III

Mid-tower

90
/ 100
From $179
VS
Lian Li Lancool III wins by 3
Phanteks Eclipse G500A — Mid-tower
Phanteks

Phanteks Eclipse G500A

Mid-tower

87
/ 100
From $129
Specdex verdict

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

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

Pick Lian Li Lancool III if…

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

Pick Phanteks Eclipse G500A 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

Compared on the airflow sub-score

Lian Li Lancool III leads on airflow (90 vs 87).

Build

Lian Li Lancool III

Compared on the build sub-score

Lian Li Lancool III leads on build (88 vs 85).

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

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

Value for money

Phanteks Eclipse G500A

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Phanteks Eclipse G500A more score per dollar ($129 vs $179).

Lian Li Lancool III 90
vs
87 Phanteks Eclipse G500A

Score breakdown

Lian Li Lancool III
90
airflow 90
build 88
features 84
value 86
Phanteks Eclipse G500A
87
airflow 87
build 85
features 84
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Lian Li Lancool III versus Phanteks Eclipse G500A — full spec comparison
Spec Lian Li Lancool III Phanteks Eclipse G500A
Type
Mid-tower
Mid-tower

Lian Li Lancool III

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

Phanteks Eclipse G500A

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 III vs Phanteks Eclipse G500A

Which is better, Lian Li Lancool III or Phanteks Eclipse G500A? +

Lian Li Lancool III scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Lian Li Lancool III worth the price? +

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

Is Phanteks Eclipse G500A worth the price? +

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

Does Lian Li Lancool III or Phanteks Eclipse G500A 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 III or Phanteks Eclipse G500A? +

Lian Li Lancool III — leads on airflow (90 vs 87). Compared on the airflow sub-score.

Which is better for build, Lian Li Lancool III or Phanteks Eclipse G500A? +

Lian Li Lancool III — leads on build (88 vs 85). Compared on the build sub-score.