Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2 Case Review vs. Lian Li O11 XL
5,621Phanteks' Enthoo Pro 2 case is a "full tower" PC case for dual-system builds & water cooling builds. Its most direct competition is the Lian Li O11 XL.
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Article: https://www.gamersnexus.net/hwreviews/3606-phanteks-enthoo-pro-2-case-review-vs-lian-li-o11-xl
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Article & methodology: https://www.gamersnexus.net/hwreviews/3586-thermaltake-level-20-rs-case-review
Additional methodology (standardized / normalized tests): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVkAXSJeKKM
Watch our Lian Li O11 Dynamic XL review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahkbz1DGLCw
The Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2 is a large SSI-EEB (or, cringe, "E-ATX") tower, particularly geared toward high-end dual-system builds or toward water cooling builds. The case is trying to compete with the Lian Li O11 Dynamic XL for status as the best water cooling case. We did radiator size and compatibility comparisons between the two, but also ran thermal tests for the Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2's fabric mesh front panel. This is a new marketing gimmick in the realm of airflow, so we thought we'd test the panel on vs. off, dust filters on vs. off, and other combinations thereof. Note that, of course, static pressure performance greatly affects the numbers coming out, and so higher speed fans will minimize the differences between these two. Running slower fans, like we did in one set of tests, will show more of a difference -- but it's still a small one. Most of the time in this one is spent in the build section and radiator compatibility sections, as it's obvious that the most important aspect of the case is related to water cooling and large system support, not necessarily just airflow. That makes it difficult to fit in our testing approach, but we made it all work.
RELATED PRODUCTS
Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2 on Amazon: https://geni.us/oyecQ1
Lian Li O11 Dynamic XL on Amazon: https://geni.us/Hi3Z7X
Lian Li Lancool II Mesh on Amazon: https://geni.us/Oedx
Phanteks P500A on Amazon (eventually): https://geni.us/AkdY0g
Phanteks P400A on Amazon: https://geni.us/hV195Xf
Cooler Master TD500 on Amazon: https://geni.us/IV0lB
Lian Li O11 Dynamic on Amazon: https://geni.us/hsTXndD
Cooler Master H500 on Amazon: https://geni.us/eNNV
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - New Phanteks Enthoo Pro
02:46 - Phanteks Enthoo Pro Build Quality
16:27 - Enthoo Pro vs. O11 XL Radiator Compatibility
18:59 - Enthoo Pro CPU Thermals
20:44 - Enthoo Pro GPU Thermals
22:14 - Standardized Case Fan Benchmarks
24:02 - Noise Normalized Thermal Testing
25:44 - Conclusion
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Editorial, Testing: Patrick Lathan
Host, Test Lead: Steve Burke
Video: Keegan Gallick, Andrew Coleman