# North vs H7 Flow (2024): specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the North (Fractal Design) and H7 Flow (2024) (NZXT) among pc cases. North is the cheaper of the two at $129.99.

## Side by side

| Spec | North | H7 Flow (2024) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $129.99 | $129.99 |
| Brand | Fractal Design | NZXT |
| Released | 2022-12 | 2024 |
| Form factor | Mid-Tower (ATX/mATX/ITX) | Mid-Tower (ATX/mATX/ITX/E-ATX) |
| Max GPU length (mm) | 355 | 410 |
| Max cooler height (mm) | 170 | 185 |
| Included fans | 2 x 140 mm Aspect PWM | 3 x 120 mm F120Q (non-RGB variant) |
| Radiator support | Front: 360 mm; Top: 240 mm; Rear: 120 mm | Front: 420 mm; Top: 360 mm; Rear: 140 mm |
| Side panel | Tempered Glass (TG variant) or full mesh (Mesh variant) | Tempered Glass (dark tint on Black; ultra-clear on White) |
| Dimensions (mm) | 447 x 215 x 469 | 468 x 244 x 544 |

## Key differences

- Form factor: North Mid-Tower (ATX/mATX/ITX) vs H7 Flow (2024) Mid-Tower (ATX/mATX/ITX/E-ATX)
- Max GPU length (mm): North 355 vs H7 Flow (2024) 410
- Max cooler height (mm): North 170 vs H7 Flow (2024) 185
- Included fans: North 2 x 140 mm Aspect PWM vs H7 Flow (2024) 3 x 120 mm F120Q (non-RGB variant)
- Radiator support: North Front: 360 mm; Top: 240 mm; Rear: 120 mm vs H7 Flow (2024) Front: 420 mm; Top: 360 mm; Rear: 140 mm
- Side panel: North Tempered Glass (TG variant) or full mesh (Mesh variant) vs H7 Flow (2024) Tempered Glass (dark tint on Black; ultra-clear on White)
- Dimensions (mm): North 447 x 215 x 469 vs H7 Flow (2024) 468 x 244 x 544

## 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.)

**H7 Flow (2024)** — One whitelisted tester's quotes survived verification. Tom's Hardware tested this exact model (H7 Flow 2024) and rates it a solid, airflow-focused mid-tower that is very easy to build in, with room for up to 10 fans and large radiators, but flags conservative styling, no dust filters, and the need to add your own fans to exploit the improved airflow. A TechPowerUp review of the same case was dropped because only its intro page could be fetched, so none of its conclusion quotes could be verified. Numeric temp and noise results sit in image charts, so no measured values could be extracted verbatim. (1 sourced review.)

## Sources

- North: https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/north/north/ (fractal-design.com, verified 2026-06-15)
- H7 Flow (2024): https://nzxt.com/products/h7-flow (nzxt.com, verified 2026-06-15)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/pc-cases/fractal-design-north-vs-nzxt-h7-flow-2024/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, North ($129.99) vs H7 Flow (2024) ($129.99) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/pc-cases/fractal-design-north-vs-nzxt-h7-flow-2024/
License: CC BY 4.0.