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Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 vs Jonsbo D31 MESH Black

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 scores 6.6/10 overall, ahead of the Jonsbo D31 MESH Black at 6.4/10.

The Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 leads on build and ease of building and value.

The Jonsbo D31 MESH Black leads on airflow and cooling and space and compatibility.

They score the same on noise.

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2

6.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The NR200P V2 is for people building a compact Mini-ITX PC around a long graphics card. It suits builders who like tool-free panel access and are happy to add fans or a radiator. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants a quiet build straight away.

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Jonsbo D31 MESH Black

Jonsbo D31 MESH Black

6.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The Jonsbo D31 MESH Black suits builders putting an ITX, DTX or M-ATX board in a case that takes a large graphics card. It also suits anyone planning a 240, 280 or 360 mm radiator. Buyers must supply their own fans, so it works best for people happy to choose and fit them.

Typically about £59.99 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2Jonsbo D31 MESH Black
Airflow and cooling30%6/107/10
Build and ease of building20%8/106/10
Space and compatibility20%7/108/10
Noise15%5/105/10
Value15%7/105/10
Overall6.6/106.4/10

Specifications

SpecCooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2Jonsbo D31 MESH Black
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)Mini-ITX case, 18.25L volume, 360 × 185 × 274 mm excluding protrusions (372 × 185 × 292 mm including)not listed
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)Mini-ITX only, maximum board size 170 × 180 mmITX / DTX / M-ATX
Maximum graphics card length (mm)356 mm maximum length, 160 mm maximum height (US page and store list 357 mm, a 1 mm discrepancy)330–400 mm
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)not listed168 mm
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)not listedATX; maximum PSU length 100–220 mm; four mounting positions
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)240 mm and 280 mm liquid coolers, top mountTop 240/280/360 mm; rear 120 mm; bottom 240/360 mm
Fans included and fan mountsOne pre-installed 120 mm PWM SickleFlow fan at bottom (650–1,800 rpm); top mounts 120/140 mm x2; floor mounts 120 mm x2None included; mounts: top 120 mm x3 or 140 mm x2; rear 120 mm x1; bottom 120 mm x3 or 140 mm x2; front 120 mm x1
Drive bays (3.5 and 2.5 inch)One 3.5-inch bay (two if bottom fan removed), one 2.5/3.5-inch combo bay, one 2.5-inch bay (two if bottom fan removed); no 5.25-inch bays3.5-inch x1; 2.5-inch x2

Strengths and weaknesses

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2

  • + Tool-free pinned panels and removable GPU panel
  • + Takes 356 mm graphics cards and 280 mm radiators
  • + Riser cable and GPU holder included
  • − Only one fan included
  • − Glass panel restricts graphics card airflow
  • − Fans reported ramping to 100% under load

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a quiet build without adjusting fan behaviour
  • Anyone planning a larger motherboard than Mini-ITX
  • Builders who want a glass side panel and the best graphics card cooling
Read the full Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 review ›

Jonsbo D31 MESH Black

  • + Takes 330–400 mm GPUs, depending on PSU placement
  • + Radiator support up to 360 mm at top and bottom
  • + Owners praise easy builds and good temperatures
  • − No fans included
  • − Owners complain about cable routing
  • − No front dust filter for the front fan mount

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want fans included in the box
  • Anyone building with a full ATX motherboard
  • Builders who need lots of drive bays for bulk storage
Read the full Jonsbo D31 MESH Black review ›

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