SSUPD
SSUPD Meshroom 2
Mini-ITX SFF · 14L · Mesh-everywhere
90
/ 100
From $199
VS
Fractal Design North wins by 2
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, SSUPD Meshroom 2 lands at 90 and Fractal Design North at 92. That puts Fractal Design North ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick SSUPD Meshroom 2 if…
- ✓14L SFF that fits 360mm radiator + flagship GPU
- ✓All-mesh airflow
- ✓Vertical or horizontal orientation
Pick Fractal Design North if…
- ✓Real walnut wood front panel
- ✓Excellent airflow
- ✓Great cable management
SSUPD Meshroom 2 90
vs 92 Fractal Design North
Score breakdown
SSUPD Meshroom 2
90 build 92
airflow 96
ease 80
design 92
value 84
Fractal Design North
92 build 95
airflow 92
ease 92
design 96
value 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | SSUPD Meshroom 2 | Fractal Design North |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Mini-ITX SFF (14L) | Mid-tower ATX |
| Dimensions | 167×245×357 mm | 447×215×469 mm |
| Front panel | Full mesh | Walnut + mesh side |
| GPU clearance | 335 mm 3-slot | ▲ 355 mm |
| Radiator support | 1× 360 mm or 1× 280 mm | — |
| Color | Black, White | Charcoal Black, Chalk White |
| CPU clearance | — | 170 mm |
| Fan support | — | 7× 120 mm |
SSUPD Meshroom 2
Pros
- +14L SFF that fits 360mm radiator + flagship GPU
- +All-mesh airflow
- +Vertical or horizontal orientation
Cons
- −Premium pricing for SFF
- −Cable management cramped
- −No PSU shroud
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: SSUPD Meshroom 2 vs Fractal Design North
Which is better, SSUPD Meshroom 2 or Fractal Design North? +
Fractal Design North scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is SSUPD Meshroom 2 worth the price? +
At $199, SSUPD Meshroom 2 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — 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 SSUPD Meshroom 2 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.