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Antec P20C vs be quiet! Shadow Base 800: Comparison
Antec P20C and be quiet! Shadow Base 800 separate most on gpu clearance: Antec P20C at 375 mm, be quiet! Shadow Base 800 at 430 mm, 13% in favour of be quiet! Shadow Base 800. CPU Cooler Clearance splits them by another 6%, again favouring be quiet! Shadow Base 800. They match on 12 other specifications, including motherboard support, case type and included fans.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antec | be quiet! |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | P20C | Shadow Base 800 |
| Panel Type | Tempered glass side, mesh front | Tempered glass window side panel, open mesh front and top |
| GPU Clearance | 375 mm-13% | 430 mm |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 170 mm-6% | 180 mm |
| Included Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm, rear 120mm | Front 420mm, top 420mm, rear 120mm |
| Front USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Max Motherboard Size | E-ATX | E-ATX |
| PSU Max Length | 205 mm | 305 mm |
| Max Radiator Front | 360 mm | 420 mm |
| Max Radiator Top | 360 mm | 420 mm |
| Max Radiator Rear | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Included Fan Count | 3 | 3 |
| Expansion Slots | 7 | 7 |
| Side Panel Material | Tempered Glass | Tempered Glass |
| Front Panel Material | Mesh | Mesh |
| Front USB-C Spec | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Front USB-A Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | 469 x 220 x 490mm (D x W x H) | 550 x 247 x 503mm (L x W x H, excl. stands) |
| Source URL | https://www.antec.com/product/case/p20c | https://www.bequiet.com/en/case/4478 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Antec P20C | be quiet! Shadow Base 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Antec | View on Antec | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| be quiet! | View on be quiet! |
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Verdict
Antec P20C
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The cheapest genuinely good mesh airflow case in our catalog, no meaningful corners cut for the price.
be quiet! Shadow Base 800
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The best quiet-focused case in be quiet!'s lineup for anyone who also wants serious radiator support, without paying flagship Dark Base Pro pricing.