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Fractal Design Pop Air vs Lian Li Lancool 217: Comparison
Fractal Design Pop Air and Lian Li Lancool 217 separate most on included fans: Fractal Design Pop Air at 2, Lian Li Lancool 217 at 3, 33% in favour of Lian Li Lancool 217. GPU Clearance splits them by another 6%, again favouring Lian Li Lancool 217. They match on case type and front usb-c.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fractal Design | Lian Li |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, mATX, ITX | E-ATX (up to 280mm wide), ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | Pop Air | Lancool 217 |
| Panel Type | Mesh front, tempered glass side | Full mesh front and top, tempered glass side |
| GPU Clearance | 360-6% | 384 |
| Typical Price | 95 | 110 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 170-6% | 181 |
| Included Fans | 2-33% | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 360mm, top up to 240mm | Front up to 360mm, top up to 280mm |
| Front USB-C | true | true |
| Dimensions | 464 x 210 x 475mm | 453 x 230 x 460mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Fractal Design Pop Air | Lian Li Lancool 217 |
|---|---|---|
| Fractal Design | View on Fractal Design | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | View on Newegg |
| Lian Li | View on Lian Li |
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.
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.