Lian Li Lancool 216
A proven three-year track record with no failure pattern. Only redundancy with the cheaper 207 pushes it to fourth.
Consolidated from 35 cited sources across 26 outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 32 positive sources
- 3 mixed sources
Pros & cons
- ✓ Dual 160mm ARGB fans included
- ✓ Three-plus years on the market with no meaningful failure pattern
- ✓ Still a mainstream recommendation
- ✗ Slightly more expensive than the 207 with slightly more flash
- ✗ Redundant with the cheaper Lancool 207
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.
Evidence 3 articles, 30 video reviews and 2 community sources
32 positive sources
Ho valutato diversi dei case presentati qui, ma per la sua infinita modularita e possibilita di installare quasi qualsiasi componente ho scelto il Lian Li Lancool 216. seguo sempre i tuoi video ed i tuoi consigli, mi piace cambiare e provare! Ma non ho ancora trovato un'alternativa migliore al 216! A tutti manca qualcosa che il 216 invece ha! a parte il legno.Watch G
Our review of the 216 looks at thermals, noise, noise-normalized thermals, and build quality features (like cable management, the unique rear fan, the custom-molded front fans, and the accessible top panel). The benchmarks have the 216 instantly as a competitive case worth learning about.Watch C
Built my rig this weekend with the help of your build guide video, top notch! Love the case, I value bang for the buck and this really nailed it. My biggest annoyance is what you mentioned with the front hole into the PSU channel at the front. I've dressed the cables really well at great expense of patience but there's still this random hole into the bottom.Watch K
Mesh panels provide good airflowWatch V
The Lian Li Lancool 216 is the pick for pure airflow performance, while the be quiet! Pure Base 500DX suits noise-sensitive environments. The DeepCool CH510 is best reserved for builders with a strict budget who prioritise aesthetics and are prepared to invest in additional fans.Read O
The Lancool 216 is just another awesome adition to the family.Watch R
I'm very impressed with it's build quality and spaciousness. Actually is the biggest mid tower case i've ever owned. I do want to get the RGB panel and some Lian Li RGB fans for my air build. Thanks for the great review RobeyTech!Watch M
Lianli Lancool 216 ARGB Almost Perfect ARGB PC CaseWatch T
The building process was easy and everything worked at first try, first in the old case (a bit of a struggle because of little space) and then in the new case (way easier due to more space and the top of the case being removable).Read M
The Lian Li Lancool 216 has been specially designed for maximum airflow, alongside being optimised for air and AIO cooling. The front and top panel feature fine mesh that permits ample air to flow both into and out of the case. Furthermore, Lian Li has totally redesigned the front fans for the Lancool 216, utilising dual 160mm fans.Watch T
Simple and cheap, but highly effective and good looking. without being flashy. I just ordered another one, building an all-white this time. 2X160mm is the way, I prefer it to the 3X120mm on my 4000d.Watch P
We have another winning case from Lian Li. This time it is without a doubt an upgraded version from the past model, Lancool 216! All-around perfect case with amazing airflow, great design, modularity and what not. Approved and Best Buy badges are here to stay for Lian Li and their NEW Lancool 216 case!Watch L r/lianli u/CarelessInspection50 · owner
Congrats on buying a 216, I love mine, I'd recommend it to anyone not looking for a fishtank case. I prefer the styling of the 216 also, and it's the best case I've ever built in.Read thread L
So, here it is : Lancool 216, or the " little brother" of Lancool 3, since it is similar in many ways to it, and does some things even better. I like that Lian Li keeps getting better with each product, increasing the quality each time and keeping the price at a reasonable level. So, if you need a case for your next build and airflow is a must, I highly recommend this case. You won't regret it for a secondWatch K
simply the best detailed vid on this awesome case. can't wait for part 2, hopefully there's an air-cooled setup for reference. keep up the good work!Watch T
It's almost perfect, a trend, but we go over it here.Watch I Instagram Instagram post
The Lian li LANCOOL 216, when you hear the name LANCOOL, you know it’s going to be a chart topping performer.View post R
One of the Best Cases of 2022 - The Lian Li LanCool 216Watch O
This is the best case I have ever seen in function. size. price, looks and versatility.Watch O
All built in the recently released Lian Li Lancool 216 PC Case. The entire build step by step is shown on camera and this powerful PC is the ideal upgrade when it comes to aesthetics and performance. To round off the video Briony benchmarks Photoshop and Premier Pro to see how much of an upgrade this new PC provides.Watch N
The Lancool 216 is awesome! I ordered it and it's coming on 24th May. I can't wait!Watch S
Today we build a beautiful budget PC for our friend Ronnie who does a lot of Charity work for Stackup. This beautiful Lian Li Lancool 216 build with the Gigabyte vision 3060ti and Ryzen 5 5600x will be sure to turn some heads.Watch G
Impressive: Lian Li Lancool 216 Case Review, Thermals, Cable Management, & NoiseWatch T
So, you can see how nice the case looks there. The PC case that we're using is the Land Cool 216. It looks like it's got two fans here on the front and a nice screen here. It's got a USBC and two USBs on the top here. And then you got a couple of buttons here. And it looks like a headphone jack there. Then it's all glass on this side here.Watch L
I have the 216 rgb black. I just stare at it in beauty sometimes.Watch R Rabryn Rabryn · 13.5K subscribers · Jul 2023
I build in the Lian Li Lancool 216 RGB gaming pc case. I go over the pros and cons of the Lancool 216 by Lian Li. The Lancool comes with so many great features and at this price, this case is hard to beat. With amazing cable management and room to work in, this case is GREAT.Watch C
I believe this is the best case in terms of price/performance.Watch A
We break down our component selection, including the Z790 Aorus Elite motherboard, dual Samsung 980 Pro NVMe SSDs, and 64GB of high-speed DDR5 XPG RAM, all housed inside the excellent Lian Li Lancool 216 case and cooled by the Antec Symphony AIOWatch L
this is the best case of the year no doubtWatch K
Good packaging and comes with the 3 pre-installed fans, 2 160mm front and 1 140mm back. Plus the accessories for additional fan bracket and screws for assembly.Watch P
Case of the year at a great price!Watch R
so pretty happy with my new case it's an easy build a lot of space in there Gap airflow is great it's not too loud you gotta Mess With the Curve the fan curves but as is it's not too bad and that's about it soWatch
3 mixed sources
ohh i found many imperfections with the lian li case my psu shroud also has a uneven paint job. and rear I/O bracket is causing my mobo to not be aligned but when i reversed the bracket to air cooling mode it fits weird. also odd that it doesnt fit there own SL-INF 140 fan. but yeah almost perfect case with great airflow cant complain.Watch B
Temps are absurdly cool, but stock fans are insanely loud. Getting big noctua fans in the front panel or some other decent brand would prove safety from noise. GPU fans barely spin because of the insane airflow in this beast. Thought I was going crazy so I checked temps, weren't going above 48 degrees under heavy artificial load lol.Read C
hermelindosevilla879 SSD compartments on the back does not fit SSDs from Samsung, SiliconPower, and one Chinese. The problem are the lips on the plate covers, and the thickness of the SSDs. After removing the problem lips, you can't hook them in place using the given slots and thumb screws!Watch
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #6 of 29 on our PC cases tier list, in B tier. That placement draws on 35 cited sources across 26 outlets.
None of the 35 sources with a clear view is critical of it. Slightly more expensive than the 207 with slightly more flash. Redundant with the cheaper Lancool 207.
On our pc cases board, Lian Li Lancool 207 ranks #1 (S tier) ahead of Lian Li Lancool 216 at #6 (B tier). Lian Li Lancool 207: Tom's Hardware's tested case-with-a-screen pick, built on the Lancool line's proven steel-and-mesh formula. Feature-rich without fragile gimmicks.
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