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Lian Li LANCOOL 207 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 Lian Li LANCOOL 207 at 6.8/10.

The Lian Li LANCOOL 217 leads on build and ease of building and space and compatibility.

They score the same on airflow and cooling, noise and value.

Lian Li LANCOOL 207

Lian Li LANCOOL 207

6.8/10verdict: good, not the best

The Lian Li LANCOOL 207 is for builders who want a compact, airflow-first case for an ATX, Micro-ATX or Mini-ITX board. It suits anyone putting a hot CPU and a long graphics card into a small footprint. It is a better fit for a single-GPU gaming or workstation build than for a storage-heavy one.

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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

CriterionWeightLian Li LANCOOL 207Lian Li LANCOOL 217
Airflow and cooling30%8/108/10
Build and ease of building20%6/107/10
Space and compatibility20%6/108/10
Noise15%5/105/10
Value15%8/108/10
Overall6.8/107.4/10

Specifications

SpecLian Li LANCOOL 207Lian Li LANCOOL 217
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)M-ATX sized case with ATX compatibilityMid-tower
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITXE-ATX, EEB (back-connect compatible)
Maximum graphics card length (mm)375mm380 mm (max)
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)not listed180 mm (max)
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)ATX, front-mounted, maximum length 160mmATX; max length 220 mm in standard mode, 180 mm when rotated
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)Top 360mmTop: 360 / 280 / 240 mm
Fans included and fan mountsIncluded: 2 x 140mm ARGB at front and 2 x 120mm PWM above PSU shroud. Mounts: front 2 x 140mm, top 3 x 120mm or 2 x 140mm, internal 2 x 120mm, rear 1 x 120mm5 pre-installed, including two 170 mm front fans
Drive bays (3.5 and 2.5 inch)Two drive positions, each taking a 3.5" or 2.5" drivenot listed

Strengths and weaknesses

Lian Li LANCOOL 207

  • + Top thermal chart placement at GamersNexus
  • + Four fans included, with a 360mm top radiator mount
  • + Fits graphics cards up to 375mm
  • − Reviewers report cable management and PSU fit complaints
  • − Only two drive positions
  • − PSU length capped at 160mm

Skip it if:

  • Anyone building a storage-heavy machine that needs more than two drives
  • Buyers with a power supply longer than 160mm
  • Builders who want a quiet, closed-panel case
Read the full Lian Li LANCOOL 207 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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