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be quiet! Dark Base 901 vs Lian Li Lancool 217: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Base 901 and Lian Li Lancool 217 separate most on gpu clearance: be quiet! Dark Base 901 at 470, Lian Li Lancool 217 at 384, 18% in favour of be quiet! Dark Base 901. CPU Cooler Clearance splits them by another 7%, again favouring be quiet! Dark Base 901. They match on included fans and front usb-c.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Lian Li |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | E-ATX (up to 280mm wide), ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Full-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | Dark Base 901 | Lancool 217 |
| Panel Type | Tempered glass, tool-free removable | Full mesh front and top, tempered glass side |
| GPU Clearance | 470 | 384-18% |
| Typical Price | 210 | 110 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 195 | 181-7% |
| Included Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 420mm, top up to 420mm | Front up to 360mm, top up to 280mm |
| Front USB-C | true | true |
| Dimensions | 547 x 240 x 522mm | 453 x 230 x 460mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Base 901 | Lian Li Lancool 217 |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! | View on be quiet! | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | View on Newegg |
| Lian Li | View on Lian Li |
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Verdict
be quiet! Dark Base 901
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Nearly all of the Dark Base Pro 901 experience for less money, with genuinely quiet stock fans.
Lian Li Lancool 217
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the best value airflow cases on the market right now: three fans included, mesh everywhere it counts, and no compromises for the price.