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Corsair 2500X vs Lian Li Lancool 217: Comparison
Corsair 2500X and Lian Li Lancool 217 separate most on gpu clearance: Corsair 2500X at 340, Lian Li Lancool 217 at 384, 11% in favour of Lian Li Lancool 217. CPU Cooler Clearance splits them by another 6%, again favouring Lian Li Lancool 217. They match on included fans and front usb-c.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Motherboard Support | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | E-ATX (up to 280mm wide), ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | SFF / Mini-ITX | Mid-Tower |
| Panel Type | Tempered glass front and side | Full mesh front and top, tempered glass side |
| GPU Clearance | 340-11% | 384 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 170-6% | 181 |
| Included Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Top 280mm, Front 240mm | Front up to 360mm, top up to 280mm |
| Front USB-C | true | true |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair 2500X | Lian Li Lancool 217 |
|---|---|---|
| Corsair | View on Corsair | |
| Lian Li | View on Lian Li | |
| 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
Corsair 2500X
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A strong pick if you want O11-style dual-chamber looks on a smaller desk without giving up full ATX support.
Lian Li Lancool 217
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the best value airflow cases on the market right now: three fans included, mesh everywhere it counts, and no compromises for the price.