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NZXT H5 Flow · Matte Black — Mid-tower
NZXT

NZXT H5 Flow · Matte Black

Mid-tower

86
/ 100
From $94
VS
NZXT H6 Flow · Charcoal wins by 4
NZXT H6 Flow · Charcoal — Mid-tower
NZXT

NZXT H6 Flow · Charcoal

Mid-tower

90
/ 100
From $139
Specdex verdict

NZXT H6 Flow · Charcoal takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, NZXT H5 Flow · Matte Black lands at 86 and NZXT H6 Flow · Charcoal at 90. That puts NZXT H6 Flow · Charcoal ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick NZXT H5 Flow · Matte Black if…

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

Pick NZXT H6 Flow · 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

NZXT H6 Flow · Charcoal

Compared on the airflow sub-score

NZXT H6 Flow · Charcoal leads on airflow (90 vs 86).

Build

NZXT H6 Flow · Charcoal

Compared on the build sub-score

NZXT H6 Flow · Charcoal leads on build (88 vs 84).

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

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

Value for money

NZXT H5 Flow · Matte Black

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

NZXT H5 Flow · Matte Black more score per dollar ($94 vs $139).

NZXT H5 Flow · Matte Black 86
vs
90 NZXT H6 Flow · Charcoal

Score breakdown

NZXT H5 Flow · Matte Black
86
airflow 86
build 84
features 84
value 86
NZXT H6 Flow · Charcoal
90
airflow 90
build 88
features 84
value 86

Specs side-by-side

NZXT H5 Flow · Matte Black versus NZXT H6 Flow · Charcoal — full spec comparison
Spec NZXT H5 Flow · Matte Black NZXT H6 Flow · Charcoal
Type
Mid-tower
Mid-tower

NZXT H5 Flow · 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

NZXT H6 Flow · 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: NZXT H5 Flow · Matte Black vs NZXT H6 Flow · Charcoal

Which is better, NZXT H5 Flow · Matte Black or NZXT H6 Flow · Charcoal? +

NZXT H6 Flow · Charcoal scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is NZXT H5 Flow · Matte Black worth the price? +

At $94, NZXT H5 Flow · Matte Black delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in airflow.

Is NZXT H6 Flow · Charcoal worth the price? +

At $139, NZXT H6 Flow · Charcoal delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in airflow.

Does NZXT H5 Flow · Matte Black or NZXT H6 Flow · 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, NZXT H5 Flow · Matte Black or NZXT H6 Flow · Charcoal? +

NZXT H6 Flow · Charcoal — leads on airflow (90 vs 86). Compared on the airflow sub-score.

Which is better for build, NZXT H5 Flow · Matte Black or NZXT H6 Flow · Charcoal? +

NZXT H6 Flow · Charcoal — leads on build (88 vs 84). Compared on the build sub-score.