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Lian Li LANCOOL 217 vs Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB

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 O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB at 6.2/10.

The Lian Li LANCOOL 217 leads on airflow and cooling and value.

The Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB leads on space and compatibility.

They score the same on build and ease of building and noise.

The biggest difference is airflow and cooling, where the Lian Li LANCOOL 217 scores 8/10 to the Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB's 5/10.

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.

Typically about £109.99 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB

Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Lian Li O11 Dynamic Evo RGB is for builders who want a showcase PC with room for large radiators and long graphics cards. It suits people who plan custom or all-in-one liquid cooling and are happy to buy their own fans. It is a poorer fit for anyone who wants a case that arrives ready to cool a build.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightLian Li LANCOOL 217Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB
Airflow and cooling30%8/105/10
Build and ease of building20%7/107/10
Space and compatibility20%8/109/10
Noise15%5/105/10
Value15%8/105/10
Overall7.4/106.2/10

Specifications

SpecLian Li LANCOOL 217Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)Mid-towerTower Chassis (ATX/Micro-ATX mid-tower)
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)E-ATX, EEB (back-connect compatible)E-ATX (under 280mm width), ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX
Maximum graphics card length (mm)380 mm (max)455.7mm maximum
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)180 mm (max)167mm maximum
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)ATX; max length 220 mm in standard mode, 180 mm when rotatedATX only, under 220mm
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)Top: 360 / 280 / 240 mmTop: 420mm or 360mm (max 103.8mm thick, also 240mm); side: 360/280/240mm (max 113.7mm); bottom: 360/280/240mm (max 92.3mm)
Fans included and fan mounts5 pre-installed, including two 170 mm front fansNone included; mounts: top 120mm x3 or 140mm x3, side 120mm x3 or 140mm x3, bottom 120mm x3 or 140mm x3, rear 120mm x1
Drive bays (3.5 and 2.5 inch)not listedRear side: 4x 2.5 / 2x 3.5 inch; mainboard tray: 2x 2.5 inch; HDD cages: 2x 2.5 / 3.5 inch

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB

  • + Fits 420mm and 360mm radiators at the same time
  • + Accepts graphics cards up to 455.7mm long
  • + Owners describe building in it as smooth
  • − No fans included
  • − Glass front as standard; mesh kit sold separately
  • − Power supply limited to ATX units under 220mm

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want fans included from the start
  • Anyone with a power supply of 220mm or longer
  • Builders who want a mesh front without buying a separate kit
Read the full Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB review ›

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