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Phanteks NV7 — Full-tower
Phanteks

Phanteks NV7

Full-tower

88
/ 100
From $199
VS
Fractal North · Matte Black wins by 4
Fractal North · Matte Black — Mid-tower
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 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 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 88
vs
92 Fractal North · Matte Black

Score breakdown

Phanteks NV7
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

Phanteks NV7 versus Fractal North · Matte Black — full spec comparison
Spec Phanteks NV7 Fractal North · Matte Black
Type
Full-tower
Mid-tower

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

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 vs Fractal North · Matte Black

Which is better, Phanteks NV7 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 worth the price? +

At $199, Phanteks NV7 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 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.