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Fractal Design Pop Air vs NZXT H9 Elite: Comparison
Fractal Design Pop Air and NZXT H9 Elite separate most on included fans: Fractal Design Pop Air at 2, NZXT H9 Elite at 3, 33% in favour of NZXT H9 Elite. GPU Clearance splits them by another 17%, again favouring NZXT H9 Elite. They match on motherboard support, case type and front usb-c.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fractal Design | NZXT |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, mATX, ITX | ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | Pop Air | H9 Elite |
| Panel Type | Mesh front, tempered glass side | Wraparound tempered glass, dual-chamber |
| GPU Clearance | 360-17% | 435 |
| Typical Price | 95 | 200 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 170 | 165-3% |
| 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 | 460 x 230 x 480mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Fractal Design Pop Air | NZXT H9 Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Fractal Design | View on Fractal Design | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | View on Newegg |
| NZXT | View on NZXT |
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.
NZXT H9 Elite
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The RGB-and-glass version of an already-good case, priced fairly for what's included.