Phanteks
Phanteks NV7 · Matte Black
Full-tower
88
/ 100
From $199
VS
Fractal North · Matte Black wins by 4
Fractal
Fractal North · Matte Black
Mid-tower
92
/ 100
From $139
Specdex verdict
Fractal North · Matte Black takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Phanteks NV7 · Matte Black lands at 88 and Fractal North · Matte Black at 92. That puts Fractal North · Matte Black ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Phanteks NV7 · Matte Black if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Pick Fractal North · Matte Black if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Phanteks NV7 · Matte Black 88
vs 92 Fractal North · Matte Black
Score breakdown
Phanteks NV7 · Matte Black
88 airflow 88
build 86
features 84
value 86
Fractal North · Matte Black
92 airflow 92
build 90
features 84
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Phanteks NV7 · Matte Black | Fractal North · Matte Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Full-tower | Mid-tower |
Phanteks NV7 · Matte Black
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 · Matte Black
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 NV7 · Matte Black vs Fractal North · Matte Black
Which is better, Phanteks NV7 · Matte Black or Fractal North · Matte Black? +
Fractal North · Matte Black scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Phanteks NV7 · Matte Black worth the price? +
At $199, Phanteks NV7 · Matte Black delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in airflow.
Is Fractal North · Matte Black worth the price? +
At $139, Fractal North · Matte Black delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in airflow.
Does Phanteks NV7 · Matte Black or Fractal North · Matte Black 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.