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be quiet! Shadow Base 800 vs Jonsbo D31 Mesh: Comparison

be quiet! Shadow Base 800 and Jonsbo D31 Mesh differ on motherboard support: be quiet! Shadow Base 800 at E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, Jonsbo D31 Mesh at ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX. They match on case type and included fans.

Specs

Specification
be quiet! Shadow Base 800 (Mid-Tower ATX/Sound-Dampened Solid Front/3x Light Wings PWM Fans/360mm Radiator Support)
be quiet! Shadow Base 800
Jonsbo D31 Mesh (Mid-Tower ATX/Aluminium Frame with Mesh Front/3x 120mm Fans/Tempered Glass Side)
Jonsbo D31 Mesh
Motherboard SupportE-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITXATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Case TypeMid-TowerMid-Tower
Panel TypeTempered glass window side panel, open mesh front and topAluminium mesh front, tempered glass side
GPU Clearance430 mm330-23%
CPU Cooler Clearance180 mm165-8%
Included Fans33
Radiator SupportFront 420mm, top 420mm, rear 120mmFront 240mm, Top 240mm
Front USB-CYestrue
ColourBlackBlack, Silver, Grey

Price comparison

Retailerbe quiet! Shadow Base 800Jonsbo D31 Mesh
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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.

Jonsbo D31 Mesh

8 / 10 Expert Rating

One of the best-looking budget cases available, punching well above its price point thanks to the aluminium front construction.

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