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Lian Li A3 mATX vs Lian Li Lancool 216: Comparison

Lian Li A3 mATX and Lian Li Lancool 216 differ on motherboard support: Lian Li A3 mATX at Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, Lian Li Lancool 216 at ATX, mATX, ITX.

Specs

Specification
Lian Li A3 mATX (Micro-ATX Tower/Compact SFF Airflow/Optional Mesh or Glass Panels/165mm CPU Clearance)
Lian Li A3 mATX
Lian Li Lancool 216 (Mid-Tower ATX/Two Large Pre-Installed Fans/High-Airflow Mesh Front/Value Pick)
Lian Li Lancool 216
Motherboard SupportMicro-ATX, Mini-ITXATX, mATX, ITX
Case TypeMicro-ATX TowerMid-Tower
Panel TypeInterchangeable mesh or tempered glass panelsTempered glass

Price comparison

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Verdict

Lian Li A3 mATX

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A genuinely well thought-out compact case, best suited to a mATX build that still wants room for a full-size GPU and cooler.

Lian Li Lancool 216

8.5 / 10 Expert Rating

Strong thermals from large included fans at a genuinely low price.

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