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Phanteks Eclipse G500A — Mid-tower
Phanteks

Phanteks Eclipse G500A

Mid-tower

87
/ 100
From $129
VS
Phanteks NV7 wins by 1
Phanteks NV7 — Full-tower
Phanteks

Phanteks NV7

Full-tower

88
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict

Phanteks NV7 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Phanteks Eclipse G500A lands at 87 and Phanteks NV7 at 88. That puts Phanteks NV7 ahead by 1 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 Phanteks NV7 if…

  • ✓Tool-less panels on most
  • ✓Cable-management channels
  • ✓Dust filters
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Airflow

Tie

Compared on the airflow sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Phanteks Eclipse G500A

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Phanteks Eclipse G500A more score per dollar ($129 vs $199).

Phanteks Eclipse G500A 87
vs
88 Phanteks NV7

Score breakdown

Phanteks Eclipse G500A
87
airflow 87
build 85
features 84
value 86
Phanteks NV7
88
airflow 88
build 86
features 84
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Phanteks Eclipse G500A versus Phanteks NV7 — full spec comparison
Spec Phanteks Eclipse G500A Phanteks NV7
Type
Mid-tower
Full-tower

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

Phanteks NV7

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 Phanteks NV7

Which is better, Phanteks Eclipse G500A or Phanteks NV7? +

Phanteks NV7 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Phanteks NV7 worth the price? +

At $199, Phanteks NV7 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in airflow.

Does Phanteks Eclipse G500A or Phanteks NV7 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 or Phanteks NV7? +

Phanteks Eclipse G500A — more score per dollar ($129 vs $199). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.