# Y70 vs AIR 903 MAX: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Y70 (Hyte) and AIR 903 MAX (Montech) among pc cases. AIR 903 MAX is the cheaper of the two at $75.

## Side by side

| Spec | Y70 | AIR 903 MAX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $219.99 | $75 |
| Brand | Hyte | Montech |
| Released | 2024-02 | 2023-06 |
| Form factor | Dual-Chamber Mid-Tower (ATX/mATX/ITX/E-ATX) | Mid-Tower (E-ATX/ATX/mATX/ITX) |
| Max GPU length (mm) | 422 | 400 |
| Max cooler height (mm) | 180 | 180 |
| Included fans | 0 (no fans included; PCIe 4.0 riser cable included) | 3 x 140 mm ARGB PWM (front) + 1 x 140 mm PWM (rear) |
| Radiator support | Side: 360 mm (up to 125 mm thick); Top: 360 mm (up to 68 mm thick); Rear: 120/140 mm | Front: 360/280/240/140/120 mm; Top: 360/280/240/140/120 mm |
| Side panel | 3-piece panoramic tempered glass | Tempered Glass |
| Dimensions (mm) | 470 x 320 x 470 | 478 x 230 x 493 |

## Key differences

- Form factor: Y70 Dual-Chamber Mid-Tower (ATX/mATX/ITX/E-ATX) vs AIR 903 MAX Mid-Tower (E-ATX/ATX/mATX/ITX)
- Max GPU length (mm): Y70 422 vs AIR 903 MAX 400
- Included fans: Y70 0 (no fans included; PCIe 4.0 riser cable included) vs AIR 903 MAX 3 x 140 mm ARGB PWM (front) + 1 x 140 mm PWM (rear)
- Radiator support: Y70 Side: 360 mm (up to 125 mm thick); Top: 360 mm (up to 68 mm thick); Rear: 120/140 mm vs AIR 903 MAX Front: 360/280/240/140/120 mm; Top: 360/280/240/140/120 mm
- Side panel: Y70 3-piece panoramic tempered glass vs AIR 903 MAX Tempered Glass
- Dimensions (mm): Y70 470 x 320 x 470 vs AIR 903 MAX 478 x 230 x 493

## What reviewers say

**Y70** — Only one whitelisted tester, TechPowerUp, ran a hands-on lab review of the exact non-touch Hyte Y70 (MSRP US$219.99, Sep 16 2024). It calls the case a premium but justified dual-chamber design with high-quality construction and excellent AIO support, while docking it for restrictive venting and shipping with zero fans. All three quotes were re-verified as literal substrings of the source. (1 sourced review.)

**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

- Y70: https://hyte.com/store/y70/cs-hyte-y70-b (hyte.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/hyte-y70-vs-montech-air-903-max/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Y70 ($219.99) vs AIR 903 MAX ($75) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/pc-cases/hyte-y70-vs-montech-air-903-max/
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