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Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal — Mid-tower
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Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal

Mid-tower

87
/ 100
From $129
VS
Fractal Design North wins by 5
Fractal Design North — Walnut wood front · Mesh side · ATX
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, Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal lands at 87 and Fractal Design North at 92. That puts Fractal Design North ahead by 5 points — a decisive 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 Fractal Design North if…

  • ✓Real walnut wood front panel
  • ✓Excellent airflow
  • ✓Great cable management
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Build

Fractal Design North

Compared on the build sub-score

Fractal Design North leads on build (95 vs 85).

Airflow

Fractal Design North

Compared on the airflow sub-score

Fractal Design North leads on airflow (92 vs 87).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal 87
vs
92 Fractal Design North

Score breakdown

Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal
87
airflow 87
build 85
features 84
value 86
ease 0
design 0
Fractal Design North
92
airflow 92
build 95
features 0
value 92
ease 92
design 96

Specs side-by-side

Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal versus Fractal Design North — full spec comparison
Spec Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal Fractal Design North
Type
Mid-tower
—
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

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

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: Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal vs Fractal Design North

Which is better, Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal or Fractal Design North? +

Fractal Design North scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 Fractal Design North worth the price? +

At $139, Fractal Design North delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in design.

Does Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal 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.

Which is better for build, Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal or Fractal Design North? +

Fractal Design North — leads on build (95 vs 85). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is better for airflow, Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal or Fractal Design North? +

Fractal Design North — leads on airflow (92 vs 87). Compared on the airflow sub-score.