NZXT
NZXT H7 Flow (2024)
Mid-tower · Mesh-first · Cable channels
91
/ 100
From $139
VS
Fractal Design North wins by 1
Fractal Design
Fractal Design North
Walnut wood front · Mesh side · ATX
92
/ 100
From $139
Specdex verdict
Fractal Design North takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, NZXT H7 Flow (2024) lands at 91 and Fractal Design North at 92. That puts Fractal Design North ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick NZXT H7 Flow (2024) if…
- ✓Superb airflow via front mesh
- ✓Clean interior cable management
- ✓Vertical GPU ready
Pick Fractal Design North if…
- ✓Real walnut wood front panel
- ✓Excellent airflow
- ✓Great cable management
NZXT H7 Flow (2024) 91
vs 92 Fractal Design North
Score breakdown
NZXT H7 Flow (2024)
91 airflow 96
build 92
features 88
value 90
ease 0
design 0
Fractal Design North
92 airflow 92
build 95
features 0
value 92
ease 92
design 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | NZXT H7 Flow (2024) | Fractal Design North |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mid-tower | — |
| MB support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | — |
| Max GPU | 400 mm | — |
| Form | — | Mid-tower ATX |
| Dimensions | — | 447×215×469 mm |
| Front panel | — | Walnut + mesh side |
| GPU clearance | — | 355 mm |
| CPU clearance | — | 170 mm |
| Fan support | — | 7× 120 mm |
| Color | — | Charcoal Black, Chalk White |
NZXT H7 Flow (2024)
Pros
- +Superb airflow via front mesh
- +Clean interior cable management
- +Vertical GPU ready
Cons
- −No included fans (in non-RGB variant)
- −Tempered glass only left side
- −Riser not included
Fractal Design North
Pros
- +Real walnut wood front panel
- +Excellent airflow
- +Great cable management
Cons
- −Glass version pricier
- −No vertical GPU mount included
- −Front fans not RGB
FAQ: NZXT H7 Flow (2024) vs Fractal Design North
Which is better, NZXT H7 Flow (2024) or Fractal Design North? +
Fractal Design North scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is NZXT H7 Flow (2024) worth the price? +
At $139, NZXT H7 Flow (2024) delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in airflow.
Is Fractal Design North worth the price? +
At $139, Fractal Design North delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in design.
Does NZXT H7 Flow (2024) or Fractal Design North 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.