Fractal Design
Fractal Design Era 2
C
Ranked #17 in PC Cases
384 LP on the
category ladder
what's LP?
The SFF exception: stylish, flexible, well-reviewed and genuinely easy to build in, but small-form-factor design commands a premium per litre, so it cannot climb higher on value.
Consolidated from 2 independent outlets
See the sourcesPros & cons
- ✓ Stylish, flexible design with included fans
- ✓ Balances aesthetics and capability in the SFF market
- ✓ Rated 4.4/5 by Newegg customers
- ✓ Well thought out and easy to build in for an SFF case
- ✓ Included in PCMag's current hands-on tested-picks guide
- ✗ Small-form-factor design commands a premium per litre
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. 1 outlet wouldn't let us check its link.
Evidence 1 article and 1 video review
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #17 of 29 on our PC cases tier list, in C tier. That placement draws on 2 independent outlets.
Small-form-factor design commands a premium per litre.
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