The Fractal Design Meshify 3 wins in 4 out of 8 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Max PSU Length (14% better).
Lancool III wins in 3 specs (2.5" Bays: 100% better).
Recommendation
Choose Meshify 3 if you want the best overall performance — especially max psu length.
Choose Lancool III if 2.5" bays matters more to you.
| Spec | Fractal DesignMeshify 3 | Lian LiLancool III |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Type | ATX Mid Tower | ATX Mid Tower |
| Side Panel | Tempered Glass | Tempered Glass |
| Weight | 10.5 | 12.2 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Max GPU Length | 440 mm+1% | 435 mm |
| Max Cooler Height | 185 mm+3% | 180 mm |
| Max PSU Length | 250 mm+14% | 220 mm |
| Max Radiator | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX | ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX |
| Cooling | ||
| Included Fans | 3 | 4+33% |
| Storage | ||
| 2.5" Bays | 4 | 8+100% |
| 3.5" Bays | 3 | 4+33% |
| 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 | $140−7% | $150 |
| Release Date | Mar 2025 | Jul 2022 |
