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Antec P20C vs Hyte Y40: Comparison

Antec P20C vs Hyte Y40 radiator support compared

They are built to different briefs, and radiator support shows it, Antec P20C Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm, rear... against Hyte Y40 Front up to 360mm, top up to 240mm. There is a split on motherboard support as well, E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX on the Antec P20C versus ATX, mATX, ITX on the Hyte Y40. There is a split on panel type as well, Tempered glass side, mesh front on the Antec P20C versus Panoramic tempered glass, dual-chamber on the Hyte Y40. Typical price is not the same on both, 70 USD on the Antec P20C versus 150 USD on the Hyte Y40. There is a split on dimensions as well, 469 x 220 x 490mm on the Antec P20C versus 432 x 216 x 465mm on the Hyte Y40.

Antec P20C vs Hyte Y40: which one fits your build

The Antec P20C is the one to take for tight-budget builds and airflow-first builds under $600 total, though it is not built for E-ATX motherboards and showcase RGB aesthetics. The Hyte Y40 suits smaller desks that still want showcase glass and ATX dual-chamber builds, though it is not the pick for E-ATX motherboards and 480mm radiator builds. Our rating of the Antec P20C (7.5/10): the cheapest genuinely good mesh airflow case in our catalog, no meaningful corners cut for the price. Our rating of the Hyte Y40 (7.5/10): the right call if you want the Hyte panoramic look without the Y60/Y70's bulk.

Which is cheaper, Antec P20C or Hyte Y40?

At the last price check the Antec P20C was $70.00 and the Hyte Y40 $150, a 114% premium.

Where the two are identical

The common ground is wider than the gap: gpu clearance, cpu cooler clearance, included fans, case type and front usb-c are identical here.

Antec P20C (Mid-Tower ATX/High-Airflow Mesh Front/3x 120mm Fans Included/Budget Airflow)
Antec

$70.00

Antec

@ Antec ›
Hyte Y40 (Mid-Tower ATX/Compact Dual-Chamber Panoramic Glass/3x 120mm Fans Included/Smaller Showcase Design)
Hyte

$150.00

Amazon

@ Amazon ›

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    Antec P20C
    Antec
    Hyte Y40
    Hyte
  • Motherboard Support

    Antec P20C
    E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
    Hyte Y40
    ATX, mATX, ITX
  • Case Type

    Antec P20C
    Mid-Tower
    Hyte Y40
    Mid-Tower
  • Model

    Antec P20C
    P20C
    Hyte Y40
    Y40
  • Panel Type

    Antec P20C
    Tempered glass side, mesh front
    Hyte Y40
    Panoramic tempered glass, dual-chamber
  • GPU Clearance

    Antec P20C
    375 mm
    Hyte Y40
    375 mm
  • Typical Price

    Antec P20C
    70 USD
    Hyte Y40
    150 USD
  • CPU Cooler Clearance

    Antec P20C
    170 mm
    Hyte Y40
    170 mm
  • Included Fans

    Antec P20C
    3
    Hyte Y40
    3
  • Radiator Support

    Antec P20C
    Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm, rear 120mm
    Hyte Y40
    Front up to 360mm, top up to 240mm
  • Front USB-C

    Antec P20C
    Yes
    Hyte Y40
    Yes
  • Dimensions

    Antec P20C
    469 x 220 x 490mm (D x W x H)
    Hyte Y40
    432 x 216 x 465mm

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Antec P20C if you want the higher GPU clearance (375 mm vs 375 mm), the higher CPU cooler clearance (170 mm vs 170 mm) and the higher included fans (3 vs 3).

    Choose Hyte Y40 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

    RetailerAntec P20CHyte Y40
    Antec

    $70.00

    View on Antec
    Amazon

    $150.00

    View on Amazon
    NeweggView on Newegg
    HyteView on Hyte

    Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

    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.

    Hyte Y40

    7.5 / 10 Expert Rating

    The right call if you want the Hyte panoramic look without the Y60/Y70's bulk.

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