Phanteks
Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Matte Black
Mid-tower
87
/ 100
From $129
VS
Fractal North · Charcoal wins by 5
Fractal
Fractal North · Charcoal
Mid-tower
92
/ 100
From $139
Specdex verdict
Fractal North · Charcoal takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Matte Black lands at 87 and Fractal North · Charcoal at 92. That puts Fractal North · Charcoal ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Matte Black if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Pick Fractal North · Charcoal if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Matte Black 87
vs 92 Fractal North · Charcoal
Score breakdown
Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Matte Black
87 airflow 87
build 85
features 84
value 86
Fractal North · Charcoal
92 airflow 92
build 90
features 84
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Matte Black | Fractal North · Charcoal |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mid-tower | Mid-tower |
Phanteks Eclipse G500A · 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
Fractal North · 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: Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Matte Black vs Fractal North · Charcoal
Which is better, Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Matte Black or Fractal North · Charcoal? +
Fractal North · Charcoal scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Matte Black worth the price? +
At $129, Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Matte Black delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in airflow.
Is Fractal North · Charcoal worth the price? +
At $139, Fractal North · Charcoal delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in airflow.
Does Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Matte Black or Fractal North · 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.