The Lian Li Lancool III wins in 3 out of 8 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is 2.5" Bays (167% better).
XT Pro Ultra wins in 1 spec (Max Cooler Height: 1% better).
Recommendation
Choose Lancool III if you want the best overall performance — especially 2.5" bays.
Choose XT Pro Ultra if max cooler height matters more to you.
| Spec | Lian LiLancool III | PhanteksXT Pro Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Type | ATX Mid Tower | ATX Mid Tower |
| Side Panel | Tempered Glass | Tempered Glass |
| Weight | 12.2 | 10.5 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Max GPU Length | 435 mm | 435 mm |
| Max Cooler Height | 180 mm | 181 mm+1% |
| Max PSU Length | 220 mm | 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 | 4 | 4 |
| Storage | ||
| 2.5" Bays | 8+167% | 3 |
| 3.5" Bays | 4+100% | 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 | $150−12% | $170 |
| Release Date | Jul 2022 | Jul 2024 |
