Phanteks
Phanteks NV7 · Snow White
Full-tower
88
/ 100
From $199
VS
Fractal North XL · Charcoal wins by 3
Fractal
Fractal North XL · Charcoal
Full-tower
91
/ 100
From $189
Specdex verdict
Fractal North XL · Charcoal takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Phanteks NV7 · Snow White lands at 88 and Fractal North XL · Charcoal at 91. That puts Fractal North XL · Charcoal ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Phanteks NV7 · Snow White if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Pick Fractal North XL · Charcoal if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Phanteks NV7 · Snow White 88
vs 91 Fractal North XL · Charcoal
Score breakdown
Phanteks NV7 · Snow White
88 airflow 88
build 86
features 84
value 86
Fractal North XL · Charcoal
91 airflow 91
build 89
features 84
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Phanteks NV7 · Snow White | Fractal North XL · Charcoal |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Full-tower | Full-tower |
Phanteks NV7 · Snow White
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 · 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
FAQ: Phanteks NV7 · Snow White vs Fractal North XL · Charcoal
Which is better, Phanteks NV7 · Snow White or Fractal North XL · Charcoal? +
Fractal North XL · Charcoal scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Phanteks NV7 · Snow White worth the price? +
At $199, Phanteks NV7 · Snow White delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in airflow.
Is Fractal North XL · Charcoal worth the price? +
At $189, Fractal North XL · Charcoal delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in airflow.
Does Phanteks NV7 · Snow White or Fractal North XL · Charcoal 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.