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Fractal Design Pop Air vs Montech X3 Mesh: Comparison
Fractal Design Pop Air and Montech X3 Mesh separate most on included fans: Fractal Design Pop Air at 2, Montech X3 Mesh at 3, 33% in favour of Montech X3 Mesh. GPU Clearance splits them by another 7%, this time favouring Fractal Design Pop Air. They match on case type and front usb-c.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Motherboard Support | ATX, mATX, ITX | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Panel Type | Mesh front, tempered glass side | Mesh front panel, tempered glass side |
| GPU Clearance | 360 | 335-7% |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 170 | 160-6% |
| Included Fans | 2-33% | 3 |
| Radiator Support | Front up to 360mm, top up to 240mm | Front 240mm, Top 240mm |
| Front USB-C | true | true |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Fractal Design Pop Air | Montech X3 Mesh |
|---|---|---|
| Fractal Design | View on Fractal Design | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| Montech | View on Montech |
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.
Montech X3 Mesh
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely solid budget pick if you want three ARGB fans and USB-C without spending much, but not built for large GPUs or big radiators.