Phanteks
Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal
Full-tower
88
/ 100
From $199
VS
Fractal Design North wins by 4
Fractal Design
Fractal Design North
Walnut wood front · Mesh side · ATX
92
/ 100
From $139
Specdex verdict
Fractal Design North takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal lands at 88 and Fractal Design North at 92. That puts Fractal Design North ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Pick Fractal Design North if…
- ✓Real walnut wood front panel
- ✓Excellent airflow
- ✓Great cable management
Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal 88
vs 92 Fractal Design North
Score breakdown
Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal
88 airflow 88
build 86
features 84
value 86
ease 0
design 0
Fractal Design North
92 airflow 92
build 95
features 0
value 92
ease 92
design 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal | Fractal Design North |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Full-tower | — |
| Form | — | Mid-tower ATX |
| Dimensions | — | 447×215×469 mm |
| Front panel | — | Walnut + mesh side |
| GPU clearance | — | 355 mm |
| CPU clearance | — | 170 mm |
| Fan support | — | 7× 120 mm |
| Color | — | Charcoal Black, Chalk White |
Phanteks NV7 · 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
Fractal Design North
Pros
- +Real walnut wood front panel
- +Excellent airflow
- +Great cable management
Cons
- −Glass version pricier
- −No vertical GPU mount included
- −Front fans not RGB
FAQ: Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal vs Fractal Design North
Which is better, Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal or Fractal Design North? +
Fractal Design North scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal worth the price? +
At $199, Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in airflow.
Is Fractal Design North worth the price? +
At $139, Fractal Design North delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in design.
Does Phanteks NV7 · Charcoal or Fractal Design North 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.