Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Matte Black
Mini-ITX
Fractal North · Charcoal
Mid-tower
Fractal North · Charcoal takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Matte Black lands at 90 and Fractal North · Charcoal at 92. That puts Fractal North · Charcoal ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Matte Black if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Pick Fractal North · Charcoal if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testAirflow
Fractal North · CharcoalCompared on the airflow sub-score
Fractal North · Charcoal leads on airflow (92 vs 90).
Build
Fractal North · CharcoalCompared on the build sub-score
Fractal North · Charcoal leads on build (90 vs 88).
Features
TieCompared on the features sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Matte BlackSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Matte Black more score per dollar ($99 vs $139).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Matte Black | Fractal North · Charcoal |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mini-ITX | Mid-tower |
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Matte Black
- +Tool-less panels on most
- +Cable-management channels
- +Dust filters
- −Fan inclusion varies
- −GPU clearance limits for triple-slot cards
- −Weight on glass panels
Fractal North · Charcoal
- +Tool-less panels on most
- +Cable-management channels
- +Dust filters
- −Fan inclusion varies
- −GPU clearance limits for triple-slot cards
- −Weight on glass panels
FAQ: Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Matte Black vs Fractal North · Charcoal
Which is better, Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Matte Black or Fractal North · Charcoal? +
Fractal North · Charcoal scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Matte Black worth the price? +
At $99, Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Matte Black delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in airflow.
Is Fractal North · Charcoal worth the price? +
At $139, Fractal North · Charcoal delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in airflow.
Does Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Matte Black or Fractal North · Charcoal last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for airflow, Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Matte Black or Fractal North · Charcoal? +
Fractal North · Charcoal — leads on airflow (92 vs 90). Compared on the airflow sub-score.
Which is better for build, Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P · Matte Black or Fractal North · Charcoal? +
Fractal North · Charcoal — leads on build (90 vs 88). Compared on the build sub-score.