Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Snow White
Mid-tower
Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal
Full-tower
Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Snow White lands at 87 and Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal at 88. That puts Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Snow White if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Pick Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testAirflow
TieCompared on the airflow sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Build
TieCompared on the build sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Features
TieCompared on the features sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Snow WhiteSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Snow White more score per dollar ($129 vs $199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Snow White | Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mid-tower | Full-tower |
Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Snow White
- +Tool-less panels on most
- +Cable-management channels
- +Dust filters
- −Fan inclusion varies
- −GPU clearance limits for triple-slot cards
- −Weight on glass panels
Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal
- +Tool-less panels on most
- +Cable-management channels
- +Dust filters
- −Fan inclusion varies
- −GPU clearance limits for triple-slot cards
- −Weight on glass panels
FAQ: Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Snow White vs Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal
Which is better, Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Snow White or Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal? +
Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Snow White worth the price? +
At $129, Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Snow White delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in airflow.
Is Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal worth the price? +
At $199, Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in airflow.
Does Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Snow White or Phanteks NV7 · 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.
Which is the better value, Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Snow White or Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal? +
Phanteks Eclipse G500A · Snow White — more score per dollar ($129 vs $199). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.