Phanteks
Phanteks Eclipse G500A
Mid-tower
87
/ 100
From $129
VS
Fractal North XL wins by 4
Fractal
Fractal North XL
Full-tower · Walnut accents · E-ATX
91
/ 100
From $189
Specdex verdict
Fractal North XL takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Phanteks Eclipse G500A lands at 87 and Fractal North XL at 91. That puts Fractal North XL ahead by 4 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 Fractal North XL if…
- ✓Gorgeous walnut front
- ✓E-ATX and 420 mm rad support
- ✓Quiet mesh airflow
Phanteks Eclipse G500A 87
vs 91 Fractal North XL
Score breakdown
Phanteks Eclipse G500A
87 airflow 87
build 85
features 84
value 86
Fractal North XL
91 airflow 92
build 94
features 88
value 90
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Phanteks Eclipse G500A | Fractal North XL |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mid-tower | Full-tower |
| MB support | — | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Fans | — | 2× included |
| Max GPU | — | 413 mm |
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
Fractal North XL
Pros
- +Gorgeous walnut front
- +E-ATX and 420 mm rad support
- +Quiet mesh airflow
Cons
- −Large footprint
- −No vertical GPU mount included
- −No included fan hub
FAQ: Phanteks Eclipse G500A vs Fractal North XL
Which is better, Phanteks Eclipse G500A or Fractal North XL? +
Fractal North XL scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Fractal North XL worth the price? +
At $189, Fractal North XL delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in build.
Does Phanteks Eclipse G500A or Fractal North XL 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.