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Fractal Design Meshify 2 vs Lian Li A3 mATX: Comparison
Fractal Design Meshify 2 and Lian Li A3 mATX separate most on gpu clearance: Fractal Design Meshify 2 at 461, Lian Li A3 mATX at 335, 27% in favour of Fractal Design Meshify 2. CPU Cooler Clearance splits them by another 11%, again favouring Fractal Design Meshify 2.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Micro-ATX Tower |
| Panel Type | Angular mesh front, tempered glass side | Interchangeable mesh or tempered glass panels |
| GPU Clearance | 461 | 335-27% |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 185 | 165-11% |
| Included Fans | 3 | 0 |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 420mm, top up to 360mm | Front 240/280mm, Top 240mm |
| Front USB-C | true | true |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Fractal Design Meshify 2 | Lian Li A3 mATX |
|---|---|---|
| Fractal Design | View on Fractal Design | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| Lian Li | View on Lian Li |
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Verdict
Fractal Design Meshify 2
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The full-size, storage-flexible option in Fractal's mesh lineup, built for E-ATX boards and big radiators.
Lian Li A3 mATX
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely well thought-out compact case, best suited to a mATX build that still wants room for a full-size GPU and cooler.