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be quiet! Pure Base 501 vs Phanteks XT Pro: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Base 501 vs Phanteks XT Pro: the included fans difference
The gap that matters here is included fans: be quiet! Pure Base 501 2 against Phanteks XT Pro 1, which puts be quiet! Pure Base 501 50% ahead. Add gpu clearance to that, 368 mm on the be quiet! Pure Base 501 versus 415 mm on the Phanteks XT Pro, and the pattern holds. They differ on max motherboard size too, ATX on the be quiet! Pure Base 501 versus E-ATX on the Phanteks XT Pro.
Who each one is for
Buy the be quiet! Pure Base 501 for noise-sensitive builds and home office or shared-room PCs, though it is not the pick for high-wattage GPU airflow builds and showcase RGB aesthetics. it is the wrong buy for buyers who want multiple fans included out of the box. It also earns its place with first-time builders who want Phanteks build quality at an accessible entry price. Our rating of the be quiet! Pure Base 501 (7.5/10): A solid, unfussy silent case for people who want lower noise more than they want RGB or max airflow. Our rating of the Phanteks XT Pro (7/10): Phanteks build quality at an accessible entry price, with only one fan included.
Which is cheaper, be quiet! Pure Base 501 or Phanteks XT Pro?
At the last price check the Phanteks XT Pro was $80.00 and the be quiet! Pure Base 501 $90.00, a 13% premium.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: case type, front usb-c, 3.5in bays and expansion slots are identical here.
Frequently asked questions
Do the be quiet! Pure Base 501 and Phanteks XT Pro differ on cpu cooler clearance?
Yes. CPU Cooler Clearance reads 178 mm on the be quiet! Pure Base 501 versus 184 mm on the Phanteks XT Pro.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- be quiet!
- Phanteks XT Pro
- Phanteks
Motherboard Support
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- Phanteks XT Pro
- E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Case Type
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- Mid-Tower
- Phanteks XT Pro
- Mid-Tower
Model
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- Pure Base 501
- Phanteks XT Pro
- XT Pro
Panel Type
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- Steel side panel, solid front with sound-dampening mats
- Phanteks XT Pro
- Tempered glass side window
GPU Clearance
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 368 mm-11%
- Phanteks XT Pro
- 415 mmBest
Typical Price
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 90 USD
- Phanteks XT Pro
- 80 USD
CPU Cooler Clearance
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 178 mm-3%
- Phanteks XT Pro
- 184 mmBest
Included Fans
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 2Best
- Phanteks XT Pro
- 1-50%
Radiator Support
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- Front 360mm, top 240mm, rear 140mm
- Phanteks XT Pro
- Front 240mm, top 360mm, rear 120mm
Front USB-C
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- Yes
- Phanteks XT Pro
- Yes
Max Motherboard Size
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- ATX
- Phanteks XT Pro
- E-ATX
PSU Max Length
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 180 mm
- Phanteks XT Pro
- 270 mm
Max Radiator Front
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 360 mm
- Phanteks XT Pro
- 240 mm
Max Radiator Top
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 240 mm
- Phanteks XT Pro
- 360 mm
Max Radiator Rear
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 140 mm
- Phanteks XT Pro
- 120 mm
2.5in Bays
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 5
- Phanteks XT Pro
- 2
3.5in Bays
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 2
- Phanteks XT Pro
- 2
Expansion Slots
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 7
- Phanteks XT Pro
- 7
Side Panel Material
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- Steel
- Phanteks XT Pro
- Tempered Glass
Front USB-C Spec
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- USB 3.2 Gen 2
- Phanteks XT Pro
- USB 3.2 Gen 1
Front USB-A Ports
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 2
- Phanteks XT Pro
- 1
Dimensions
- be quiet! Pure Base 501
- 450 x 231 x 449mm (L x W x H, excl. stands)
- Phanteks XT Pro
- 450 x 230 x 500 mm
Which one should you pick?
Choose be quiet! Pure Base 501 if you want the higher included fans (2 vs 1).
Choose Phanteks XT Pro if you want the higher GPU clearance (415 mm vs 368 mm) and the higher CPU cooler clearance (184 mm vs 178 mm).
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Base 501 | Phanteks XT Pro |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! Store | $90.00 View on be quiet! Store | |
| Newegg | $80.00 View on Newegg |
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
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.
Phanteks XT Pro
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Phanteks build quality at an accessible entry price, with only one fan included.