Lian Li
O11 Dynamic EVO
$169.99
Released 2022-01
Best PC Cases · head-to-head
O11 Dynamic EVO vs North
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. North is cheaper at $129.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Fractal Design
North
$129.99Cheaper
Released 2022-12
Which is better: the O11 Dynamic EVO or North?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The North is the cheaper at $129.99.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | O11 Dynamic EVO | North |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $169.99 | $129.99 |
| Brand | Lian Li | Fractal Design |
| Released | 2022-01 | 2022-12 |
| Form factor | Mid-Tower (E-ATX up to 280 mm/ATX/mATX/ITX) | Mid-Tower (ATX/mATX/ITX) |
| Max GPU length (mm) | 426 | 355 |
| Max cooler height (mm) | 167 | 170 |
| Included fans | 0 (no fans included in base config) | 2 x 140 mm Aspect PWM |
| Radiator support | Top: 360/280 mm; Side: 360/280 mm; Bottom: 360 mm | Front: 360 mm; Top: 240 mm; Rear: 120 mm |
| Side panel | 4 mm Tempered Glass (both front and side) | Tempered Glass (TG variant) or full mesh (Mesh variant) |
| Dimensions (mm) | 465 x 285 x 459 | 447 x 215 x 469 |
| Release | 2022-01 | 2022-12 |
Sources — O11 Dynamic EVO: lian-li.com (verified 2026-06-15). North: fractal-design.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the O11 Dynamic EVO and North?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Form factor: O11 Dynamic EVO Mid-Tower (E-ATX up to 280 mm/ATX/mATX/ITX) vs North Mid-Tower (ATX/mATX/ITX)
- Max GPU length (mm): O11 Dynamic EVO 426 vs North 355
- Max cooler height (mm): O11 Dynamic EVO 167 vs North 170
- Included fans: O11 Dynamic EVO 0 (no fans included in base config) vs North 2 x 140 mm Aspect PWM
- Radiator support: O11 Dynamic EVO Top: 360/280 mm; Side: 360/280 mm; Bottom: 360 mm vs North Front: 360 mm; Top: 240 mm; Rear: 120 mm
- Side panel: O11 Dynamic EVO 4 mm Tempered Glass (both front and side) vs North Tempered Glass (TG variant) or full mesh (Mesh variant)
- Dimensions (mm): O11 Dynamic EVO 465 x 285 x 459 vs North 447 x 215 x 469
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
O11 Dynamic EVO
Only one whitelisted source survived verification: Tom's Hardware's hands-on of the exact O11 Dynamic EVO. It is explicitly a hands-on build rather than a full lab review (the author states they don't have cooling and acoustic numbers), and it praises the case's near-endless modularity while flagging its enormous, likely floor-bound footprint, inconvenient bottom-mounted I/O, the lack of any included fans, and how quickly cost escalates once you add kits. The originally-cited TechPowerUp lab review was dropped because the fetched page returned only the review's introduction and none of its conclusion quotes were present in the text. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Near-endless modularity and reconfiguration — reversible layout, movable front I/O, and five optional kits make it more a case platform than a fixed chassis; Reasonably priced base model (~$169) for the feature set, including a tasteful front RGB strip; Downright huge, easy-to-build interior with tool-free panel removal and roughly 16 inches of GPU clearance.
Flagged: Enormous footprint (over 18 inches tall, ~11 inches wide) — likely floor-bound, which makes the bottom-mounted I/O ports inconvenient; Ships with no fans; buyers must budget extra for cooling; Cost escalates quickly once you add kits; the $13 Top I/O kit should be included by default.
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, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Distinctive wood-and-mesh front that looks gorgeous and stands out from black-box cases; Thoughtful functional touches — PWM fan hub, included side fan bracket, solid 3.5-inch drive support; Exceptional CPU thermal performance in lab testing.
Flagged: Loud at full fan speed (53 dB average); Vented mesh side panel diminishes the front-intake tunnel effect unless extra side fans are added; Only two fans plus a simple hub feels high-priced for a compact ATX case.