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Cooler Master HAF 500 vs Lian Li O11 Vision Compact: Comparison
Cooler Master HAF 500 and Lian Li O11 Vision Compact separate most on gpu clearance: Cooler Master HAF 500 at 400, Lian Li O11 Vision Compact at 373, 7% in favour of Cooler Master HAF 500. CPU Cooler Clearance splits them by another 6%, again favouring Cooler Master HAF 500. They match on case type, radiator support and front usb-c.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cooler Master | Lian Li |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | HAF 500 | O11 Vision Compact |
| Panel Type | Polygonal mesh front, tempered glass side | Panoramic tempered glass, 3-sided |
| GPU Clearance | 400 | 373-7% |
| Typical Price | 140 | 150 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 175 | 165-6% |
| Included Fans | 3 | 0 |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm | Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm |
| Front USB-C | true | true |
| Dimensions | 494 x 231 x 468mm | 455 x 245 x 460mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master HAF 500 | Lian Li O11 Vision Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Cooler Master | View on Cooler Master | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | View on Newegg |
| Lian Li | View on Lian Li |
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
Cooler Master HAF 500
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A strong airflow mid-tower for people who like the HAF 700's looks but not its size.
Lian Li O11 Vision Compact
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A tighter, cheaper way into the O11 look without the EVO's bulk, as long as you're fine buying your own fans.