The Fractal Design Meshify 3 wins in 8 out of 8 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is 3.5" Bays (200% better).
Recommendation
Choose Meshify 3 if you want the best overall performance — especially 3.5" bays.
| Spec | Cooler MasterNR200P MAX | Fractal DesignMeshify 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Type | Mini ITX | ATX Mid Tower |
| Side Panel | Tempered Glass | Tempered Glass |
| Weight | 5.2 | 10.5 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Max GPU Length | 336 mm | 440 mm+31% |
| Max Cooler Height | 153 mm | 185 mm+21% |
| Max PSU Length | 130 mm | 250 mm+92% |
| Max Radiator | 280 mm | 420 mm+50% |
| Motherboard Support | Mini ITX, Mini DTX | ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX |
| Cooling | ||
| Included Fans | 2 | 3+50% |
| Storage | ||
| 2.5" Bays | 3 | 4+33% |
| 3.5" Bays | 1 | 3+200% |
| 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 | $200 | $140−30% |
| Release Date | Jun 2022 | Mar 2025 |
