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Montech XR Wood 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 Montech XR Wood at 6.5/10.

The Montech XR Wood leads on value.

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

The biggest difference is noise, where the NZXT H5 Flow (2024) scores 8/10 to the Montech XR Wood's 5/10.

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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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

CriterionWeightMontech XR WoodNZXT H5 Flow (2024)
Airflow and cooling30%7/108/10
Build and ease of building20%5/107/10
Space and compatibility20%7/108/10
Noise15%5/108/10
Value15%8/107/10
Overall6.5/107.7/10

Specifications

SpecMontech XR WoodNZXT H5 Flow (2024)
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)ATX Mid-TowerCompact Mid-Tower, 465 x 225 x 430 mm, 45.0 L
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITXE-ATX (up to 277 mm wide), ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX; back-connect boards not supported
Maximum graphics card length (mm)420mmUp to 410 mm (a front radiator can reduce this by up to 60 mm)
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)175mmUp to 170 mm
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)ATX 230mm max length (conflicting sources: Vividrepairs gives ATX up to 200mm)PSU length up to 200 mm; form factor not stated
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)Front 280mm, Top 360mm (Tom's Hardware); conflicting figures from other sourcesFront 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 mounts4 x 120mm GF120 ARGB PWM pre-installed; accommodates up to 12 fansIncluded: 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)3.5-inch: 2; 2.5-inch: 22.5" x 2 and 3.5" x 1

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

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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