Phanteks
Phanteks Eclipse G500A
Mid-tower
87
/ 100
From $129
VS
Fractal North wins by 5
Fractal
Fractal North
Mid-tower
92
/ 100
From $139
Specdex verdict
Fractal North takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Phanteks Eclipse G500A lands at 87 and Fractal North at 92. That puts Fractal North ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Phanteks Eclipse G500A if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Pick Fractal North if…
- ✓Tool-less panels on most
- ✓Cable-management channels
- ✓Dust filters
Phanteks Eclipse G500A 87
vs 92 Fractal North
Score breakdown
Phanteks Eclipse G500A
87 airflow 87
build 85
features 84
value 86
Fractal North
92 airflow 92
build 90
features 84
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Phanteks Eclipse G500A | Fractal North |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mid-tower | Mid-tower |
Phanteks Eclipse G500A
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
Fractal North
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
FAQ: Phanteks Eclipse G500A vs Fractal North
Which is better, Phanteks Eclipse G500A or Fractal North? +
Fractal North scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Phanteks Eclipse G500A worth the price? +
At $129, Phanteks Eclipse G500A delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in airflow.
Is Fractal North worth the price? +
At $139, Fractal North delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in airflow.
Does Phanteks Eclipse G500A or Fractal North 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.