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be quiet! Dark Base Pro 901 vs Lian Li Lancool 217: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Base Pro 901 and Lian Li Lancool 217 differ on motherboard support: be quiet! Dark Base Pro 901 at E-ATX, XL-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, Lian Li Lancool 217 at E-ATX (up to 280mm wide), ATX, mATX, ITX.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Lian Li |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, XL-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | E-ATX (up to 280mm wide), ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Full-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | Dark Base Pro 901 | Lancool 217 |
| Panel Type | Tempered glass | Full mesh front and top, tempered glass side |
| GPU Clearance | 495 mm | 384-22% |
| Typical Price | 280 | 110 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 190 mm | 181-5% |
| Included Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front 420mm, top 360mm, side 360mm, rear 140mm | Front up to 360mm, top up to 280mm |
| Front USB-C | Yes | true |
| Dimensions | 604 x 254 x 539mm (L x W x H, excl. stands) | 453 x 230 x 460mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Base Pro 901 | Lian Li Lancool 217 |
|---|---|---|
| Lian Li | View on Lian Li | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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Verdict
be quiet! Dark Base Pro 901
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
be quiet!'s flagship materials and acoustic engineering at full-tower scale.
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.