SSUPD
SSUPD Meshroom 2
Mini-ITX SFF · 14L · Mesh-everywhere
90
/ 100
From $199
VS
Fractal North XL wins by 1
Fractal
Fractal North XL
Full-tower · Walnut accents · E-ATX
91
/ 100
From $189
Specdex verdict
Fractal North XL takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, SSUPD Meshroom 2 lands at 90 and Fractal North XL at 91. That puts Fractal North XL ahead by 1 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 XL if…
- ✓Gorgeous walnut front
- ✓E-ATX and 420 mm rad support
- ✓Quiet mesh airflow
SSUPD Meshroom 2 90
vs 91 Fractal North XL
Score breakdown
SSUPD Meshroom 2
90 build 92
airflow 96
ease 80
design 92
value 84
features 0
Fractal North XL
91 build 94
airflow 92
ease 0
design 0
value 90
features 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | SSUPD Meshroom 2 | Fractal North XL |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | Full-tower |
| MB support | — | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Fans | — | 2× included |
| Max GPU | — | 413 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 North XL
Pros
- +Gorgeous walnut front
- +E-ATX and 420 mm rad support
- +Quiet mesh airflow
Cons
- −Large footprint
- −No vertical GPU mount included
- −No included fan hub
FAQ: SSUPD Meshroom 2 vs Fractal North XL
Which is better, SSUPD Meshroom 2 or Fractal North XL? +
Fractal North XL scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 XL worth the price? +
At $189, Fractal North XL delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in build.
Does SSUPD Meshroom 2 or Fractal North XL 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.