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Hyte Y40 vs Lian Li Lancool 217: Comparison
Hyte Y40 and Lian Li Lancool 217 separate most on cpu cooler clearance: Hyte Y40 at 170, Lian Li Lancool 217 at 181, 6% in favour of Lian Li Lancool 217. GPU Clearance splits them by another 2%, again favouring Lian Li Lancool 217. They match on case type, included fans and front usb-c.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Hyte | Lian Li |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, mATX, ITX | E-ATX (up to 280mm wide), ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | Y40 | Lancool 217 |
| Panel Type | Panoramic tempered glass, dual-chamber | Full mesh front and top, tempered glass side |
| GPU Clearance | 375-2% | 384 |
| Typical Price | 150 | 110 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance | 170-6% | 181 |
| Included Fans | 3 | 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 | 432 x 216 x 465mm | 453 x 230 x 460mm |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Hyte Y40 | Lian Li Lancool 217 |
|---|---|---|
| Hyte | View on Hyte | |
| 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
Hyte Y40
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The right call if you want the Hyte panoramic look without the Y60/Y70's bulk.
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.