The Corsair 5000D Airflow wins in 3 out of 8 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is 2.5" Bays (100% better).
3000D Airflow wins in 1 spec (MSRP: 57% better).
Recommendation
Choose 5000D Airflow if you want the best overall performance — especially 2.5" bays.
Choose 3000D Airflow if msrp matters more to you.
| Spec | Corsair3000D Airflow | Corsair5000D Airflow |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Type | ATX Mid Tower | ATX Full Tower |
| Side Panel | Tempered Glass | Tempered Glass |
| Weight | 6.5 | 10.9 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Max GPU Length | 370 mm | 420 mm+14% |
| Max Cooler Height | 170 mm | 170 mm |
| Max PSU Length | 180 mm | 225 mm+25% |
| 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 | 2 | 4+100% |
| 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 | $75−57% | $175 |
| Release Date | Sep 2024 | Aug 2021 |
