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Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal — Mid-tower
Phanteks

Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal

Mid-tower

87
/ 100
From $129
VS
Corsair 4000D Airflow wins by 1
Corsair 4000D Airflow — Mid-tower
Corsair

Corsair 4000D Airflow

Mid-tower

88
/ 100
From $104
Specdex verdict

Corsair 4000D Airflow takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal lands at 87 and Corsair 4000D Airflow at 88. That puts Corsair 4000D Airflow ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal if…

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

Pick Corsair 4000D Airflow 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

Tie

Compared on the airflow sub-score

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

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

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

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

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

Value for money

Corsair 4000D Airflow

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Corsair 4000D Airflow more score per dollar ($104 vs $129).

Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal 87
vs
88 Corsair 4000D Airflow

Score breakdown

Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal
87
airflow 87
build 85
features 84
value 86
Corsair 4000D Airflow
88
airflow 88
build 86
features 84
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal versus Corsair 4000D Airflow — full spec comparison
Spec Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal Corsair 4000D Airflow
Type
Mid-tower
Mid-tower

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

Corsair 4000D Airflow

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: Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal vs Corsair 4000D Airflow

Which is better, Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal or Corsair 4000D Airflow? +

Corsair 4000D Airflow scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal worth the price? +

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

Is Corsair 4000D Airflow worth the price? +

At $104, Corsair 4000D Airflow delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in airflow.

Does Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal or Corsair 4000D Airflow 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 the better value, Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal or Corsair 4000D Airflow? +

Corsair 4000D Airflow — more score per dollar ($104 vs $129). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.