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Cooler Master NR200P vs Montech Air 1000 Premium: Comparison
What is the difference between Cooler Master NR200P and Montech Air 1000 Premium?
The gap that matters here is included fans: Cooler Master NR200P 2 against Montech Air 1000 Premium 4, which puts Montech Air 1000 Premium 50% ahead. Montech Air 1000 Premium also leads on gpu clearance, 330 mm on the Cooler Master NR200P versus 400 mm on the Montech Air 1000 Premium. Montech Air 1000 Premium also leads on cpu cooler clearance, 155 mm on the Cooler Master NR200P versus 176 mm on the Montech Air 1000 Premium. Panel type is not the same on both, Tempered glass side, optional mesh panel included on the Cooler Master NR200P versus Full mesh front panel, tempered glass side on the Montech Air 1000 Premium.
Who each one is for
The Cooler Master NR200P is the one to take for first SFF build and vertical GPU mounting, though it is not built for ATX or mATX motherboards and tall air coolers over 155mm. The Montech Air 1000 Premium suits dual radiator builds on a mid-range budget and high-airflow gaming PCs with big GPUs, though it is not the pick for small desks with limited space and silent or sound-dampened build goals. Our rating of the Cooler Master NR200P (8.5/10): one of the best value SFF cases going, with the glass panel and riser cable included instead of sold separately. Our rating of the Montech Air 1000 Premium (8.5/10): excellent value for a four-fan, dual-360mm-radiator case; one of the best budget-to-midrange picks for a serious air-cooled or AIO build.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Cooler Master NR200P and Montech Air 1000 Premium differ on radiator support?
Yes. Radiator Support reads Front up to 280mm on the Cooler Master NR200P versus Front 360mm, Top 360mm on the Montech Air 1000 Premium.
Is the Front USB-C the same on the Cooler Master NR200P and Montech Air 1000 Premium?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Motherboard Support
- Cooler Master NR200P
- Mini-ITX
- Montech Air 1000 Premium
- E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Case Type
- Cooler Master NR200P
- SFF / Mini-ITX
- Montech Air 1000 Premium
- Mid-Tower
Panel Type
- Cooler Master NR200P
- Tempered glass side, optional mesh panel included
- Montech Air 1000 Premium
- Full mesh front panel, tempered glass side
GPU Clearance
- Cooler Master NR200P
- 330 mm-17%
- Montech Air 1000 Premium
- 400 mmBest
CPU Cooler Clearance
- Cooler Master NR200P
- 155 mm-12%
- Montech Air 1000 Premium
- 176 mmBest
Included Fans
- Cooler Master NR200P
- 2-50%
- Montech Air 1000 Premium
- 4Best
Radiator Support
- Cooler Master NR200P
- Front up to 280mm
- Montech Air 1000 Premium
- Front 360mm, Top 360mm
Front USB-C
- Cooler Master NR200P
- Yes
- Montech Air 1000 Premium
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose Cooler Master NR200P if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Montech Air 1000 Premium if you want the higher GPU clearance (400 mm vs 330 mm), the higher CPU cooler clearance (176 mm vs 155 mm) and the higher included fans (4 vs 2).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master NR200P | Montech Air 1000 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Cooler Master Store | $110.00 View on Cooler Master Store | |
| Montech | View on Montech |
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 NR200P
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the best value SFF cases going, with the glass panel and riser cable included instead of sold separately.
Montech Air 1000 Premium
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Excellent value for a four-fan, dual-360mm-radiator case; one of the best budget-to-midrange picks for a serious air-cooled or AIO build.