Jonsbo D31 MESH Black vs NZXT H5 Flow (2024)

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all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The NZXT H5 Flow (2024) scores 7.7/10 overall, ahead of the Jonsbo D31 MESH Black at 6.4/10.

The NZXT H5 Flow (2024) leads on airflow and cooling, build and ease of building, noise and value.

They score the same on space and compatibility.

The biggest difference is noise, where the NZXT H5 Flow (2024) scores 8/10 to the Jonsbo D31 MESH Black's 5/10.

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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NZXT H5 Flow (2024)

7.7/10verdict: buy

The NZXT H5 Flow (2024) is for builders who want a compact, mesh-fronted case with room for a long graphics card and a 360 mm radiator. It suits people who value quiet stock fans and tidy cable management in a 45-litre mid-tower. Anyone who needs plenty of front USB ports or lots of 3.5-inch storage will find it limiting.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Jonsbo D31 MESH Black	NZXT H5 Flow (2024)
Airflow and cooling	30%	7/10	8/10
Build and ease of building	20%	6/10	7/10
Space and compatibility	20%	8/10	8/10
Noise	15%	5/10	8/10
Value	15%	5/10	7/10
Overall		6.4/10	7.7/10

Specifications

Spec	Jonsbo D31 MESH Black	NZXT H5 Flow (2024)
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)	not listed	Compact Mid-Tower, 465 x 225 x 430 mm, 45.0 L
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)	ITX / DTX / M-ATX	E-ATX (up to 277 mm wide), ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX; back-connect boards not supported
Maximum graphics card length (mm)	330–400 mm	Up to 410 mm (a front radiator can reduce this by up to 60 mm)
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)	168 mm	Up to 170 mm
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)	ATX; maximum PSU length 100–220 mm; four mounting positions	PSU length up to 200 mm; form factor not stated
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)	Top 240/280/360 mm; rear 120 mm; bottom 240/360 mm	Front up to 360 mm (120 mm fan base) or 280 mm (140 mm base); top up to 240 mm (120 mm base) or 280 mm with low-profile memory only; top radiator plus fan thickness up to 55 mm
Fans included and fan mounts	None 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	Included: 1 x F120Q front and 1 x F120Q rear (Case Version). Mounts: front 3 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm; top 2 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm; bottom 2 x 120 mm; rear 1 x 120 mm
Drive bays (3.5 and 2.5 inch)	3.5-inch x1; 2.5-inch x2	2.5" x 2 and 3.5" x 1

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

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NZXT H5 Flow (2024)

+ Mesh front, side and PSU shroud with good reported thermals
+ Fits a 360 mm front radiator and 410 mm GPUs
+ Stock fans reported as quiet, with good cable management
− Only one USB-A and one USB-C on the front
− Cable routing is tight near the PSU shroud
− Only one 3.5-inch drive bay

Skip it if:

Buyers who need many front USB ports
Builders planning a large 3.5-inch drive array
Anyone using a back-connect motherboard or wanting a vertical GPU mount

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