Phanteks
Phanteks Eclipse G500A
Mid-tower
87
/ 100
From $129
VS
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P wins by 3
Cooler Master
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
Mini-ITX
90
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Phanteks Eclipse G500A lands at 87 and Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P at 90. That puts Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Phanteks Eclipse G500A if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Pick Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Phanteks Eclipse G500A 87
vs 90 Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
Score breakdown
Phanteks Eclipse G500A
87 airflow 87
build 85
features 84
value 86
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
90 airflow 90
build 88
features 84
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Phanteks Eclipse G500A | Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mid-tower | Mini-ITX |
Phanteks Eclipse G500A
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
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
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 vs Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P
Which is better, Phanteks Eclipse G500A or Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P? +
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Phanteks Eclipse G500A worth the price? +
At $129, Phanteks Eclipse G500A delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in airflow.
Is Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P worth the price? +
At $99, Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in airflow.
Does Phanteks Eclipse G500A or Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P 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.