It's a close match. Both components tie in most comparable specs (4 ties out of 8 specs).
| Spec | Corsair2500D Airflow | Corsair5000D Airflow |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Type | ATX Mid Tower | ATX Full Tower |
| Side Panel | Tempered Glass | Tempered Glass |
| Weight | 9.5 | 10.9 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Max GPU Length | 400 mm | 420 mm+5% |
| Max Cooler Height | 180 mm+6% | 170 mm |
| Max PSU Length | 200 mm | 225 mm+13% |
| Max Radiator | 360 mm | 360 mm |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX | ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX |
| Cooling | ||
| Included Fans | 2 | 2 |
| Storage | ||
| 2.5" Bays | 4 | 4 |
| 3.5" Bays | 2 | 2 |
| I/O | ||
| Front I/O | 1x USB-C, 1x USB-A 3.0, Audio | 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A 3.0, Audio |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $110−37% | $175 |
| Release Date | Aug 2024 | Aug 2021 |
