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be quiet! Light Base 900 vs be quiet! Shadow Base 800: Comparison
be quiet! Light Base 900 and be quiet! Shadow Base 800 separate most on included fans: be quiet! Light Base 900 at 4, be quiet! Shadow Base 800 at 3, 25% in favour of be quiet! Light Base 900. GPU Clearance splits them by another 13%, again favouring be quiet! Light Base 900. They match on 8 other specifications, including front usb-c, max motherboard size and psu form factor.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | be quiet! |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, XL-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Case Type | Full-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | Light Base 900 FX | Shadow Base 800 |
| Panel Type | Tempered glass side and front | Tempered glass window side panel, open mesh front and top |
| GPU Clearance | 495 mm | 430 mm-13% |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 190 mm | 180 mm-5% |
| Included Fans | 4 | 3-25% |
| Case Volume | 68 L | 62.74 L |
| Front USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Max Motherboard Size | E-ATX | E-ATX |
| PSU Max Length | 225 mm | 305 mm |
| PSU Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Max Radiator Top | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Included Fan Count | 4 | 3 |
| 2.5in Bays | 4 | 4 |
| 3.5in Bays | 1 | 2 |
| Expansion Slots | 8 | 7 |
| Side Panel Material | Tempered Glass | Tempered Glass |
| Front Panel Material | Tempered Glass | Mesh |
| Front USB-C Spec | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Front USB-A Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | 532 x 327 x 465mm (L x W x H, excl. stands) | 550 x 247 x 503mm (L x W x H, excl. stands) |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/case/5290 | https://www.bequiet.com/en/case/4478 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Light Base 900 | be quiet! Shadow Base 800 |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! | View on be quiet! | View on be quiet! |
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Verdict
be quiet! Light Base 900
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A great full-tower for anyone who wants Dark Base Pro-level capacity with a brighter, glass-forward look at a lower 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.