Lian Li O11 Vision
Triple-glass · showcase · ATX
Fractal North XL
Full-tower · Walnut accents · E-ATX
Fractal North XL takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Lian Li O11 Vision lands at 90 and Fractal North XL at 91. That puts Fractal North XL ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Lian Li O11 Vision if…
- ✓Stunning triple-glass showcase
- ✓Hidden motherboard options
- ✓Great build quality
Pick Fractal North XL if…
- ✓Gorgeous walnut front
- ✓E-ATX and 420 mm rad support
- ✓Quiet mesh airflow
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testBuild
TieCompared on the build sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Features
Lian Li O11 VisionCompared on the features sub-score
Lian Li O11 Vision leads on features (92 vs 88).
Airflow
Fractal North XLCompared on the airflow sub-score
Fractal North XL leads on airflow (92 vs 82).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Lian Li O11 Vision | Fractal North XL |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mid-tower | Full-tower |
| MB support | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Max GPU | ▲ 447 mm | 413 mm |
| Fans | — | 2× included |
Lian Li O11 Vision
- +Stunning triple-glass showcase
- +Hidden motherboard options
- +Great build quality
- −Glass heat retention
- −Fans not included
- −Cable routing needs care
Fractal North XL
- +Gorgeous walnut front
- +E-ATX and 420 mm rad support
- +Quiet mesh airflow
- −Large footprint
- −No vertical GPU mount included
- −No included fan hub
FAQ: Lian Li O11 Vision vs Fractal North XL
Which is better, Lian Li O11 Vision or Fractal North XL? +
Fractal North XL scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Lian Li O11 Vision worth the price? +
At $179, Lian Li O11 Vision delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in build.
Is Fractal North XL worth the price? +
At $189, Fractal North XL delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in build.
Does Lian Li O11 Vision or Fractal North XL 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 features, Lian Li O11 Vision or Fractal North XL? +
Lian Li O11 Vision — leads on features (92 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.
Which is better for airflow, Lian Li O11 Vision or Fractal North XL? +
Fractal North XL — leads on airflow (92 vs 82). Compared on the airflow sub-score.