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Lian Li LANCOOL 207 vs NZXT H5 Flow (2024)

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

all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The NZXT H5 Flow (2024) scores 7.7/10 overall, ahead of the Lian Li LANCOOL 207 at 6.8/10.

The Lian Li LANCOOL 207 leads on value.

The NZXT H5 Flow (2024) leads on build and ease of building, space and compatibility and noise.

They score the same on airflow and cooling.

The biggest difference is noise, where the NZXT H5 Flow (2024) scores 8/10 to the Lian Li LANCOOL 207's 5/10.

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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NZXT H5 Flow (2024)

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

CriterionWeightLian Li LANCOOL 207NZXT H5 Flow (2024)
Airflow and cooling30%8/108/10
Build and ease of building20%6/107/10
Space and compatibility20%6/108/10
Noise15%5/108/10
Value15%8/107/10
Overall6.8/107.7/10

Specifications

SpecLian Li LANCOOL 207NZXT H5 Flow (2024)
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)M-ATX sized case with ATX compatibilityCompact Mid-Tower, 465 x 225 x 430 mm, 45.0 L
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITXE-ATX (up to 277 mm wide), ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX; back-connect boards not supported
Maximum graphics card length (mm)375mmUp to 410 mm (a front radiator can reduce this by up to 60 mm)
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)not listedUp to 170 mm
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)ATX, front-mounted, maximum length 160mmPSU length up to 200 mm; form factor not stated
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)Top 360mmFront 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 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 120mmIncluded: 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)Two drive positions, each taking a 3.5" or 2.5" drive2.5" x 2 and 3.5" x 1

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 ›

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
Read the full NZXT H5 Flow (2024) review ›

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