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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 · Charcoal — Mid-tower
Phanteks

Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal

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 · Charcoal 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 · 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

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 · Charcoal

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

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

Lian Li Lancool III 90
vs
87 Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal

Score breakdown

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

Specs side-by-side

Lian Li Lancool III versus Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal — full spec comparison
Spec Lian Li Lancool III Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal
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 · 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 III vs Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal

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

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 · Charcoal worth the price? +

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

Does Lian Li Lancool III 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 airflow, Lian Li Lancool III or Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal? +

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 · Charcoal? +

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