Lian Li LANCOOL 207 vs NZXT H6 Flow

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all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The NZXT H6 Flow scores 7.2/10 overall, ahead of the Lian Li LANCOOL 207 at 6.8/10.

The Lian Li LANCOOL 207 leads on value.

The NZXT H6 Flow leads on build and ease of building and space and compatibility.

They score the same on airflow and cooling and noise.

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 H6 Flow

7.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The NZXT H6 Flow is for builders who want a mid-tower with strong cooling and an easy build. It suits gaming and general desktop systems with a graphics card, an air cooler or a top-mounted radiator, and only a few drives. It is less suited to storage-heavy builds or anyone who wants a quiet system at full fan speed.

Typically about £84.98 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Lian Li LANCOOL 207	NZXT H6 Flow
Airflow and cooling	30%	8/10	8/10
Build and ease of building	20%	6/10	8/10
Space and compatibility	20%	6/10	7/10
Noise	15%	5/10	5/10
Value	15%	8/10	7/10
Overall		6.8/10	7.2/10

Specifications

Spec	Lian Li LANCOOL 207	NZXT H6 Flow
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)	M-ATX sized case with ATX compatibility	Mid-tower, dual-chamber
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)	ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX	ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Maximum graphics card length (mm)	375mm	Up to 365 mm (14.4 in)
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)	not listed	Up to 163 mm (6.4 in)
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)	ATX, front-mounted, maximum length 160mm	ATX power supply type, up to 200 mm PSU clearance
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)	Top 360mm	Top up to 360 mm; rear up to 120 mm; top radiators up to 30 mm thick
Fans included and fan mounts	Included: 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 120mm	Three pre-installed F120Q 120 mm fans in the front-right position, 1,200 ± 240 RPM, 62.18 CFM, 25.1 dBA; top takes three 120 mm or two 140 mm; rear 120 mm included; bottom takes two 140 mm intake
Drive bays (3.5 and 2.5 inch)	Two drive positions, each taking a 3.5" or 2.5" drive	not 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

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NZXT H6 Flow

+ Four fans included, with room for a 360 mm top radiator
+ Owners praise thermal performance and easy cable management
+ Fits GPUs up to 365 mm and coolers up to 163 mm
− Owners report limited drive storage support
− Owners report fan noise at high speed
− GPU temperatures rise when lower fan mounts are filled

Skip it if:

Builders who need space for several storage drives
Buyers who want a quiet system with the fans at full speed
Anyone who wants a fan or RGB controller included in the box

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