# North vs AIR 903 MAX: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the North (Fractal Design) and AIR 903 MAX (Montech) among pc cases. AIR 903 MAX is the cheaper of the two at $75.

## Side by side

| Spec | North | AIR 903 MAX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $129.99 | $75 |
| Brand | Fractal Design | Montech |
| Released | 2022-12 | 2023-06 |
| Form factor | Mid-Tower (ATX/mATX/ITX) | Mid-Tower (E-ATX/ATX/mATX/ITX) |
| Max GPU length (mm) | 355 | 400 |
| Max cooler height (mm) | 170 | 180 |
| Included fans | 2 x 140 mm Aspect PWM | 3 x 140 mm ARGB PWM (front) + 1 x 140 mm PWM (rear) |
| Radiator support | Front: 360 mm; Top: 240 mm; Rear: 120 mm | Front: 360/280/240/140/120 mm; Top: 360/280/240/140/120 mm |
| Side panel | Tempered Glass (TG variant) or full mesh (Mesh variant) | Tempered Glass |
| Dimensions (mm) | 447 x 215 x 469 | 478 x 230 x 493 |

## Key differences

- Form factor: North Mid-Tower (ATX/mATX/ITX) vs AIR 903 MAX Mid-Tower (E-ATX/ATX/mATX/ITX)
- Max GPU length (mm): North 355 vs AIR 903 MAX 400
- Max cooler height (mm): North 170 vs AIR 903 MAX 180
- Included fans: North 2 x 140 mm Aspect PWM vs AIR 903 MAX 3 x 140 mm ARGB PWM (front) + 1 x 140 mm PWM (rear)
- Radiator support: North Front: 360 mm; Top: 240 mm; Rear: 120 mm vs AIR 903 MAX Front: 360/280/240/140/120 mm; Top: 360/280/240/140/120 mm
- Side panel: North Tempered Glass (TG variant) or full mesh (Mesh variant) vs AIR 903 MAX Tempered Glass
- Dimensions (mm): North 447 x 215 x 469 vs AIR 903 MAX 478 x 230 x 493

## What reviewers say

**North** — Two whitelisted hands-on testers (Tom's Hardware, TechPowerUp) reviewed the base North ATX mid-tower; both were charmed by its wood-slat design and praised its thoughtful features, but flagged airflow and noise compromises. Tom's measured 53 dB and loved the thermals; TechPowerUp found the vented side panel and price harder to justify. North XL and Momentum variants excluded. (2 sourced reviews.)

**AIR 903 MAX** — Two hands-on testers (Tom's Hardware, TechPowerUp) both rate the Air 903 Max a standout budget airflow case, praising strong thermals and its sub-$80 price with four fans and a PWM/ARGB hub. Tom's measured a fairly loud 48.5 dBA peak and flagged PWM noise oscillation at 40-49%; TPU's gripes were cosmetic and cable-routing (blue USB-A ports, missing grommets). No RTINGS/PCMag coverage found. (1 sourced review.)

## Sources

- North: https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/north/north/ (fractal-design.com, verified 2026-06-15)
- AIR 903 MAX: https://www.montechpc.com/air-903-max (montechpc.com, verified 2026-06-15)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/pc-cases/fractal-design-north-vs-montech-air-903-max/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, North ($129.99) vs AIR 903 MAX ($75) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/pc-cases/fractal-design-north-vs-montech-air-903-max/
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