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Jonsbo D31 MESH Black vs Lian Li LANCOOL 217

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

all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The Lian Li LANCOOL 217 scores 7.4/10 overall, ahead of the Jonsbo D31 MESH Black at 6.4/10.

The Lian Li LANCOOL 217 leads on airflow and cooling, build and ease of building and value.

They score the same on space and compatibility and noise.

The biggest difference is value, where the Lian Li LANCOOL 217 scores 8/10 to the Jonsbo D31 MESH Black's 5/10.

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.

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Lian Li LANCOOL 217

Lian Li LANCOOL 217

7.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The Lian Li LANCOOL 217 is for builders who want a mesh-front mid-tower with plenty of fans already fitted. It suits people fitting a long graphics card, a large air cooler or a 360 mm radiator in the top. It also suits anyone planning a vertical GPU mount, since Lian Li lists the case as supported by its VG4 kit.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightJonsbo D31 MESH BlackLian Li LANCOOL 217
Airflow and cooling30%7/108/10
Build and ease of building20%6/107/10
Space and compatibility20%8/108/10
Noise15%5/105/10
Value15%5/108/10
Overall6.4/107.4/10

Specifications

SpecJonsbo D31 MESH BlackLian Li LANCOOL 217
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)not listedMid-tower
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)ITX / DTX / M-ATXE-ATX, EEB (back-connect compatible)
Maximum graphics card length (mm)330–400 mm380 mm (max)
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)168 mm180 mm (max)
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)ATX; maximum PSU length 100–220 mm; four mounting positionsATX; max length 220 mm in standard mode, 180 mm when rotated
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)Top 240/280/360 mm; rear 120 mm; bottom 240/360 mmTop: 360 / 280 / 240 mm
Fans included and fan mountsNone 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 x15 pre-installed, including two 170 mm front fans
Drive bays (3.5 and 2.5 inch)3.5-inch x1; 2.5-inch x2not listed

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

Lian Li LANCOOL 217

  • + Five fans pre-installed, including two 170 mm front fans
  • + 380 mm GPU room with anti-sag bracket included
  • + Takes E-ATX and EEB boards plus 360 mm top radiator
  • − PSU length limit drops to 180 mm when rotated
  • − CPU cooler height is capped at 180 mm

Skip it if:

  • Buyers with a CPU cooler taller than 180 mm
  • Buyers with a power supply longer than 220 mm
  • Anyone who wants a solid-panel case chosen for quiet running
Read the full Lian Li LANCOOL 217 review ›

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