Phanteks
Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal
Mid-tower
87
/ 100
From $129
VS
Lian Li Lancool III wins by 3
Lian Li
Lian Li Lancool III
Mid-tower
90
/ 100
From $179
Specdex verdict
Lian Li Lancool III takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal lands at 87 and Lian Li Lancool III at 90. That puts Lian Li Lancool III ahead by 3 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 Lian Li Lancool III if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal 87
vs 90 Lian Li Lancool III
Score breakdown
Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal
87 airflow 87
build 85
features 84
value 86
Lian Li Lancool III
90 airflow 90
build 88
features 84
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal | Lian Li Lancool III |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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
FAQ: Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal vs Lian Li Lancool III
Which is better, Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal or Lian Li Lancool III? +
Lian Li Lancool III scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 Lian Li Lancool III worth the price? +
At $179, Lian Li Lancool III delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in airflow.
Does Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Charcoal or Lian Li Lancool III 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.