The be quiet! Silent Base 802 wins in 6 out of 8 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is 2.5" Bays (75% better).
2500D Airflow wins in 1 spec (MSRP: 35% better).
Recommendation
Choose Silent Base 802 if you want the best overall performance — especially 2.5" bays.
Choose 2500D Airflow if msrp matters more to you.
| Spec | be quiet!Silent Base 802 | Corsair2500D Airflow |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Type | ATX Mid Tower | ATX Mid Tower |
| Side Panel | Tempered Glass | Tempered Glass |
| Weight | 12.3 | 9.5 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Max GPU Length | 432 mm+8% | 400 mm |
| Max Cooler Height | 185 mm+3% | 180 mm |
| Max PSU Length | 220 mm+10% | 200 mm |
| Max Radiator | 360 mm | 360 mm |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX | ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX |
| Cooling | ||
| Included Fans | 3+50% | 2 |
| Storage | ||
| 2.5" Bays | 7+75% | 4 |
| 3.5" Bays | 3+50% | 2 |
| I/O | ||
| Front I/O | 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A 3.0, Audio | 1x USB-C, 1x USB-A 3.0, Audio |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $170 | $110−35% |
| Release Date | Nov 2020 | Aug 2024 |
