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be quiet! Pure Base 501 vs Lian Li Lancool 217: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Base 501 and Lian Li Lancool 217 separate most on included fans: be quiet! Pure Base 501 at 2, Lian Li Lancool 217 at 3, 33% in favour of Lian Li Lancool 217.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Lian Li |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | E-ATX (up to 280mm wide), ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | Pure Base 501 | Lancool 217 |
| Panel Type | Steel side panel, solid front with sound-dampening mats | Full mesh front and top, tempered glass side |
| GPU Clearance | 368 mm-4% | 384 |
| Typical Price | 90 | 110 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 178 mm-2% | 181 |
| Included Fans | 2-33% | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front 360mm, top 240mm, rear 140mm | Front up to 360mm, top up to 280mm |
| Front USB-C | Yes | true |
| Dimensions | 450 x 231 x 449mm (L x W x H, excl. stands) | 453 x 230 x 460mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Base 501 | 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! Pure Base 501
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid, unfussy silent case for people who want lower noise more than they want RGB or max airflow.
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.