The Fractal Design Torrent wins in 4 out of 8 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Included Fans (67% better).
Silent Base 802 wins in 2 specs (2.5" Bays: 75% better).
Recommendation
Choose Torrent if you want the best overall performance — especially included fans.
Choose Silent Base 802 if 2.5" bays matters more to you.
| Spec | be quiet!Silent Base 802 | Fractal DesignTorrent |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Type | ATX Mid Tower | ATX Mid Tower |
| Side Panel | Tempered Glass | Tempered Glass |
| Weight | 12.3 | 13 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Max GPU Length | 432 mm | 461 mm+7% |
| Max Cooler Height | 185 mm | 188 mm+2% |
| Max PSU Length | 220 mm | 245 mm+11% |
| Max Radiator | 360 mm | 360 mm |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX | ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX |
| Cooling | ||
| Included Fans | 3 | 5+67% |
| 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 | $170−11% | $190 |
| Release Date | Nov 2020 | Oct 2021 |
