The Corsair 5000D Airflow wins in 3 out of 8 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Included Fans (100% better).
6500X wins in 1 spec (Max Cooler Height: 12% better).
Recommendation
Choose 5000D Airflow if you want the best overall performance — especially included fans.
Choose 6500X if max cooler height matters more to you.
| Spec | Corsair5000D Airflow | Corsair6500X |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Type | ATX Full Tower | ATX Mid Tower |
| Side Panel | Tempered Glass | Tempered Glass |
| Weight | 10.9 | 11.6 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Max GPU Length | 420 mm+5% | 400 mm |
| Max Cooler Height | 170 mm | 190 mm+12% |
| Max PSU Length | 225 mm | 225 mm |
| Max Radiator | ||
| 360 mm |
| 360 mm |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX | ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX |
| Cooling | ||
| Included Fans | 2+100% | 0 |
| Storage | ||
| 2.5" Bays | 4+33% | 3 |
| 3.5" Bays | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | $175 | $175 |
| Release Date | Aug 2021 | Jun 2024 |
