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be quiet! Shadow Base 800 vs Fractal Design Meshify 2: Comparison
be quiet! Shadow Base 800 and Fractal Design Meshify 2 differ on motherboard support: be quiet! Shadow Base 800 at E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, Fractal Design Meshify 2 at E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX. They match on case type and included fans.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Fractal Design |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | Shadow Base 800 | Meshify 2 |
| Panel Type | Tempered glass window side panel, open mesh front and top | Angular mesh front, tempered glass side |
| GPU Clearance | 430 mm-7% | 461 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 180 mm-3% | 185 |
| Included Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front 420mm, top 420mm, rear 120mm | Front up to 420mm, top up to 360mm |
| Front USB-C | Yes | true |
| Dimensions | 550 x 247 x 503mm (L x W x H, excl. stands) | 474 x 233 x 495mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Shadow Base 800 | Fractal Design Meshify 2 |
|---|---|---|
| be quiet! | View on be quiet! | |
| Fractal Design | View on Fractal Design | |
| Newegg | 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! 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.
Fractal Design Meshify 2
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The full-size, storage-flexible option in Fractal's mesh lineup, built for E-ATX boards and big radiators.