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Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB 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 O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB at 6.2/10.

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

The NZXT H5 Flow (2024) leads on airflow and cooling, noise and value.

They score the same on build and ease of building.

The biggest difference is airflow and cooling, where the NZXT H5 Flow (2024) scores 8/10 to the Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGB's 5/10.

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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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 O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGBNZXT H5 Flow (2024)
Airflow and cooling30%5/108/10
Build and ease of building20%7/107/10
Space and compatibility20%9/108/10
Noise15%5/108/10
Value15%5/107/10
Overall6.2/107.7/10

Specifications

SpecLian Li O11 DYNAMIC EVO RGBNZXT H5 Flow (2024)
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)Tower Chassis (ATX/Micro-ATX mid-tower)Compact Mid-Tower, 465 x 225 x 430 mm, 45.0 L
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)E-ATX (under 280mm width), 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)455.7mm maximumUp to 410 mm (a front radiator can reduce this by up to 60 mm)
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)167mm maximumUp to 170 mm
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)ATX only, under 220mmPSU length up to 200 mm; form factor not stated
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)Top: 420mm or 360mm (max 103.8mm thick, also 240mm); side: 360/280/240mm (max 113.7mm); bottom: 360/280/240mm (max 92.3mm)Front 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 mountsNone included; mounts: top 120mm x3 or 140mm x3, side 120mm x3 or 140mm x3, bottom 120mm x3 or 140mm x3, rear 120mm x1Included: 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)Rear side: 4x 2.5 / 2x 3.5 inch; mainboard tray: 2x 2.5 inch; HDD cages: 2x 2.5 / 3.5 inch2.5" x 2 and 3.5" x 1

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

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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