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Fractal North · Charcoal — Mid-tower
Fractal

Fractal North · Charcoal

Mid-tower

92
/ 100
From $139
VS
Fractal North · Charcoal wins by 2
Lian Li O11 Vision — Triple-glass · showcase · ATX
Lian Li

Lian Li O11 Vision

Triple-glass · showcase · ATX

90
/ 100
From $179
Specdex verdict

Fractal North · Charcoal takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Fractal North · Charcoal lands at 92 and Lian Li O11 Vision at 90. That puts Fractal North · Charcoal ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Fractal North · Charcoal if…

  • ✓Tool-less panels on most
  • ✓Cable-management channels
  • ✓Dust filters

Pick Lian Li O11 Vision if…

  • ✓Stunning triple-glass showcase
  • ✓Hidden motherboard options
  • ✓Great build quality
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Build

Lian Li O11 Vision

Compared on the build sub-score

Lian Li O11 Vision leads on build (94 vs 90).

Features

Lian Li O11 Vision

Compared on the features sub-score

Lian Li O11 Vision leads on features (92 vs 84).

Airflow

Fractal North · Charcoal

Compared on the airflow sub-score

Fractal North · Charcoal leads on airflow (92 vs 82).

Value for money

Fractal North · Charcoal

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Fractal North · Charcoal more score per dollar ($139 vs $179).

Fractal North · Charcoal 92
vs
90 Lian Li O11 Vision

Score breakdown

Fractal North · Charcoal
92
airflow 92
build 90
features 84
value 86
Lian Li O11 Vision
90
airflow 82
build 94
features 92
value 88

Specs side-by-side

Fractal North · Charcoal versus Lian Li O11 Vision — full spec comparison
Spec Fractal North · Charcoal Lian Li O11 Vision
Type
Mid-tower
Mid-tower
MB support
—
E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX
Max GPU
—
447 mm

Fractal North · Charcoal

Pros
  • +Tool-less panels on most
  • +Cable-management channels
  • +Dust filters
Cons
  • −Fan inclusion varies
  • −GPU clearance limits for triple-slot cards
  • −Weight on glass panels

Lian Li O11 Vision

Pros
  • +Stunning triple-glass showcase
  • +Hidden motherboard options
  • +Great build quality
Cons
  • −Glass heat retention
  • −Fans not included
  • −Cable routing needs care

FAQ: Fractal North · Charcoal vs Lian Li O11 Vision

Which is better, Fractal North · Charcoal or Lian Li O11 Vision? +

Fractal North · Charcoal scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Fractal North · Charcoal worth the price? +

At $139, Fractal North · Charcoal delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in airflow.

Is Lian Li O11 Vision worth the price? +

At $179, Lian Li O11 Vision delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in build.

Does Fractal North · Charcoal or Lian Li O11 Vision 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 build, Fractal North · Charcoal or Lian Li O11 Vision? +

Lian Li O11 Vision — leads on build (94 vs 90). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is better for features, Fractal North · Charcoal or Lian Li O11 Vision? +

Lian Li O11 Vision — leads on features (92 vs 84). Compared on the features sub-score.