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Fractal Design Pop Air vs Hyte Y40: Comparison
Fractal Design Pop Air and Hyte Y40 separate most on included fans: Fractal Design Pop Air at 2, Hyte Y40 at 3, 33% in favour of Hyte Y40. GPU Clearance splits them by another 4%, again favouring Hyte Y40. They match on 5 other specifications, including motherboard support, case type and cpu cooler clearance.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fractal Design | Hyte |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, mATX, ITX | ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | Pop Air | Y40 |
| Panel Type | Mesh front, tempered glass side | Panoramic tempered glass, dual-chamber |
| GPU Clearance | 360-4% | 375 |
| Typical Price | 95 | 150 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 170 | 170 |
| Included Fans | 2-33% | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 360mm, top up to 240mm | Front up to 360mm, top up to 240mm |
| Front USB-C | true | true |
| Dimensions | 464 x 210 x 475mm | 432 x 216 x 465mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Fractal Design Pop Air | Hyte Y40 |
|---|---|---|
| Fractal Design | View on Fractal Design | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | View on Newegg |
| Hyte | View on Hyte |
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.
Hyte Y40
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The right call if you want the Hyte panoramic look without the Y60/Y70's bulk.