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Jonsbo D31 MESH Black vs Montech XR Wood

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

all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The Montech XR Wood scores 6.5/10 overall, ahead of the Jonsbo D31 MESH Black at 6.4/10.

The Jonsbo D31 MESH Black leads on build and ease of building and space and compatibility.

The Montech XR Wood leads on value.

They score the same on airflow and cooling and noise.

The biggest difference is value, where the Montech XR Wood 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.

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

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Montech XR Wood

6.5/10verdict: good, not the best

The Montech XR Wood is for budget builders who want a mesh-fronted ATX case with fans already fitted. It suits people planning an air-cooled or liquid-cooled gaming PC with a long graphics card and a small number of drives. It is a weaker fit for storage-heavy builds or back-connect motherboards.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightJonsbo D31 MESH BlackMontech XR Wood
Airflow and cooling30%7/107/10
Build and ease of building20%6/105/10
Space and compatibility20%8/107/10
Noise15%5/105/10
Value15%5/108/10
Overall6.4/106.5/10

Specifications

SpecJonsbo D31 MESH BlackMontech XR Wood
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)not listedATX Mid-Tower
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)ITX / DTX / M-ATXATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Maximum graphics card length (mm)330–400 mm420mm
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)168 mm175mm
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)ATX; maximum PSU length 100–220 mm; four mounting positionsATX 230mm max length (conflicting sources: Vividrepairs gives ATX up to 200mm)
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)Top 240/280/360 mm; rear 120 mm; bottom 240/360 mmFront 280mm, Top 360mm (Tom's Hardware); conflicting figures from other sources
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 x14 x 120mm GF120 ARGB PWM pre-installed; accommodates up to 12 fans
Drive bays (3.5 and 2.5 inch)3.5-inch x1; 2.5-inch x23.5-inch: 2; 2.5-inch: 2

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 ›

Montech XR Wood

  • + Four 120mm ARGB PWM fans pre-installed
  • + Radiator and fan support praised by owners
  • + Takes graphics cards up to 420mm
  • − Front dust filter restricts airflow and adds noise
  • − Only two 3.5-inch and two 2.5-inch drive spots

Skip it if:

  • Buyers with a back-connect motherboard
  • Builders who need many 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drive bays
  • Anyone wanting a near-silent build with a solid front panel
Read the full Montech XR Wood review ›

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