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be quiet! Silent Base 802 vs Fractal Design Pop Air: Comparison
be quiet! Silent Base 802 and Fractal Design Pop Air separate most on included fans: be quiet! Silent Base 802 at 3, Fractal Design Pop Air at 2, 33% in favour of be quiet! Silent Base 802.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Fractal Design |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | Silent Base 802 | Pop Air |
| Panel Type | Steel sound-dampened side panels, sound-dampened front | Mesh front, tempered glass side |
| GPU Clearance | 432 mm | 360-17% |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 185 mm | 170-8% |
| Included Fans | 3 | 2-33% |
| Radiator Support | Front 420mm, top 360mm, rear 140mm | Front up to 360mm, top up to 240mm |
| Front USB-C | Yes | true |
| Dimensions | 539 x 245 x 537mm (L x W x H, excl. stands) | 464 x 210 x 475mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Silent Base 802 | Fractal Design Pop Air |
|---|---|---|
| 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! Silent Base 802
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The pick when noise matters most, with an honest airflow tradeoff that high-TDP builds should take seriously.
Fractal Design Pop Air
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A dependable budget airflow case, just don't expect the design flourishes of Fractal's pricier lines.