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Lian Li LANCOOL 207 vs Montech XR Wood

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all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The Lian Li LANCOOL 207 scores 6.8/10 overall, ahead of the Montech XR Wood at 6.5/10.

The Lian Li LANCOOL 207 leads on airflow and cooling and build and ease of building.

The Montech XR Wood leads on space and compatibility.

They score the same on 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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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

CriterionWeightLian Li LANCOOL 207Montech XR Wood
Airflow and cooling30%8/107/10
Build and ease of building20%6/105/10
Space and compatibility20%6/107/10
Noise15%5/105/10
Value15%8/108/10
Overall6.8/106.5/10

Specifications

SpecLian Li LANCOOL 207Montech XR Wood
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)M-ATX sized case with ATX compatibilityATX Mid-Tower
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITXATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Maximum graphics card length (mm)375mm420mm
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)not listed175mm
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)ATX, front-mounted, maximum length 160mmATX 230mm max length (conflicting sources: Vividrepairs gives ATX up to 200mm)
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)Top 360mmFront 280mm, Top 360mm (Tom's Hardware); conflicting figures from other sources
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 120mm4 x 120mm GF120 ARGB PWM pre-installed; accommodates up to 12 fans
Drive bays (3.5 and 2.5 inch)Two drive positions, each taking a 3.5" or 2.5" drive3.5-inch: 2; 2.5-inch: 2

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 ›

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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