SSUPD Meshroom 2
Mini-ITX SFF · 14L · Mesh-everywhere
Fractal North XL · Charcoal
Full-tower
Fractal North XL · Charcoal takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, SSUPD Meshroom 2 lands at 90 and Fractal North XL · Charcoal at 91. That puts Fractal North XL · Charcoal 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 · Charcoal if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testAirflow
SSUPD Meshroom 2Compared on the airflow sub-score
SSUPD Meshroom 2 leads on airflow (96 vs 91).
Build
SSUPD Meshroom 2Compared on the build sub-score
SSUPD Meshroom 2 leads on build (92 vs 89).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | SSUPD Meshroom 2 | Fractal North XL · 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 | — | Full-tower |
SSUPD Meshroom 2
- +14L SFF that fits 360mm radiator + flagship GPU
- +All-mesh airflow
- +Vertical or horizontal orientation
- −Premium pricing for SFF
- −Cable management cramped
- −No PSU shroud
Fractal North XL · Charcoal
- +Tool-less panels on most
- +Cable-management channels
- +Dust filters
- −Fan inclusion varies
- −GPU clearance limits for triple-slot cards
- −Weight on glass panels
FAQ: SSUPD Meshroom 2 vs Fractal North XL · Charcoal
Which is better, SSUPD Meshroom 2 or Fractal North XL · Charcoal? +
Fractal North XL · Charcoal 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 · Charcoal worth the price? +
At $189, Fractal North XL · Charcoal delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in airflow.
Does SSUPD Meshroom 2 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.
Which is better for airflow, SSUPD Meshroom 2 or Fractal North XL · Charcoal? +
SSUPD Meshroom 2 — leads on airflow (96 vs 91). Compared on the airflow sub-score.
Which is better for build, SSUPD Meshroom 2 or Fractal North XL · Charcoal? +
SSUPD Meshroom 2 — leads on build (92 vs 89). Compared on the build sub-score.