The Lian Li Lancool III wins in 5 out of 8 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is 3.5" Bays (100% better).
Recommendation
Choose Lancool III if you want the best overall performance — especially 3.5" bays.
| Spec | Lian LiLancool 217 | Lian LiLancool III |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Type | ATX Full Tower | ATX Mid Tower |
| Side Panel | Tempered Glass | Tempered Glass |
| Weight | 12.6 | 12.2 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Max GPU Length | 421 mm | 435 mm+3% |
| Max Cooler Height | 178 mm | 180 mm+1% |
| Max PSU Length | 210 mm | 220 mm+5% |
| Max Radiator | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX | ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX |
| Cooling | ||
| Included Fans | 4 | 4 |
| Storage | ||
| 2.5" Bays | 6 | 8+33% |
| 3.5" Bays | 2 | 4+100% |
| 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 | $150 | $150 |
| Release Date | Jun 2023 | Jul 2022 |
