The Fractal Design Meshify 3 wins in 4 out of 8 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is MSRP (18% better).
Silent Base 802 wins in 1 spec (2.5" Bays: 75% better).
Recommendation
Choose Meshify 3 if you want the best overall performance — especially msrp.
Choose Silent Base 802 if 2.5" bays matters more to you.
| Spec | be quiet!Silent Base 802 | Fractal DesignMeshify 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Type | ATX Mid Tower | ATX Mid Tower |
| Side Panel | Tempered Glass | Tempered Glass |
| Weight | 12.3 | 10.5 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Max GPU Length | 432 mm | 440 mm+2% |
| Max Cooler Height | 185 mm | 185 mm |
| Max PSU Length | 220 mm | 250 mm+14% |
| Max Radiator |
| 360 mm |
| 420 mm+17% |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX | ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX |
| Cooling | ||
| Included Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Storage | ||
| 2.5" Bays | 7+75% | 4 |
| 3.5" Bays | 3 | 3 |
| I/O | ||
| Front I/O | 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A 3.0, Audio | 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A 3.0, Audio |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $170 | $140−18% |
| Release Date | Nov 2020 | Mar 2025 |
