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Fractal Design Pop Air vs Fractal Design Terra: Comparison
Fractal Design Pop Air and Fractal Design Terra separate most on cpu cooler clearance: Fractal Design Pop Air at 170, Fractal Design Terra at 65, 62% in favour of Fractal Design Pop Air. GPU Clearance splits them by another 9%, again favouring Fractal Design Pop Air. They match on included fans and front usb-c.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fractal Design | Fractal Design |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, mATX, ITX | Mini-ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | SFF / Mini-ITX |
| Model | Pop Air | Terra |
| Panel Type | Mesh front, tempered glass side | Anodized aluminum side panels, tempered glass top window |
| GPU Clearance | 360 | 326-9% |
| Typical Price | 95 | 210 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 170 | 65-62% |
| Included Fans | 2 | 2 |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 360mm, top up to 240mm | Top up to 240mm |
| Front USB-C | true | true |
| Dimensions | 464 x 210 x 475mm | 382 x 210 x 226mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Fractal Design Pop Air | Fractal Design Terra |
|---|---|---|
| Fractal Design | View on Fractal Design | View on Fractal Design |
| Newegg | View on 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
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.
Fractal Design Terra
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The best-looking SFF case on a desk, with real thermal tradeoffs to match its layout.