SSUPD
SSUPD Meshroom 2
Mini-ITX SFF · 14L · Mesh-everywhere
90
/ 100
From $199
VS
Fractal North · Charcoal wins by 2
Fractal
Fractal North · Charcoal
Mid-tower
92
/ 100
From $139
Specdex verdict
Fractal North · Charcoal takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, SSUPD Meshroom 2 lands at 90 and Fractal North · Charcoal at 92. That puts Fractal North · Charcoal 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 North · Charcoal if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
SSUPD Meshroom 2 90
vs 92 Fractal North · Charcoal
Score breakdown
SSUPD Meshroom 2
90 build 92
airflow 96
ease 80
design 92
value 84
features 0
Fractal North · Charcoal
92 build 90
airflow 92
ease 0
design 0
value 86
features 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | SSUPD Meshroom 2 | Fractal North · Charcoal |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Mini-ITX SFF (14L) | — |
| Dimensions | 167×245×357 mm | — |
| Front panel | Full mesh | — |
| GPU clearance | 335 mm 3-slot | — |
| Radiator support | 1× 360 mm or 1× 280 mm | — |
| Color | Black, White | — |
| Type | — | Mid-tower |
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 North · 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: SSUPD Meshroom 2 vs Fractal North · Charcoal
Which is better, SSUPD Meshroom 2 or Fractal North · Charcoal? +
Fractal North · Charcoal 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 North · Charcoal worth the price? +
At $139, Fractal North · Charcoal delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in airflow.
Does SSUPD Meshroom 2 or Fractal North · 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.