AeroCool Mechatron vs Lian Li LANCOOL 217 White Case Comparison

AeroCool Mechatron and Lian Li LANCOOL 217 White are both cases with the same Internal 3.5" Drive Bays (4) and Expansion Slots (7). The main differences are in External 5.25" Drive Bays, Internal 2.5" Drive Bays, Motherboard Compatibility and Front Panel I/O.

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AeroCool Mechatron	Lian Li LANCOOL 217 White
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Pangoly Score (How do we rate?) 78	Pangoly Score (How do we rate?) -
Brand AeroCool	Brand Lian Li
Model Mechatron-Black Steel Edition	Model LAN217W
Release Date 📅 January 2016	Release Date 📅 May 2025
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User reviews ★★★★★ (19 reviews) Add a product review	User reviews Add a product review
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Compatible PC parts Motherboards ► Graphics Cards ► Power Supplies ► CPU Coolers ►	Compatible PC parts Motherboards ► Graphics Cards ► Power Supplies ► CPU Coolers ►
Pros A lot of space for big CPU coolers and long graphic cards Can hold water-cooling radiators in the top	Pros -
Cons Limited cable management Only 2 fans included	Cons -
Type ATX Mid Tower	Type ATX Mid Tower
Color Black	Color White/Brown
Includes Power Supply No	Includes Power Supply No
External 5.25" Drive Bays 3	External 5.25" Drive Bays 0
External 3.5" Drive Bays 0	External 3.5" Drive Bays 0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays 3	Internal 2.5" Drive Bays 5
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays 4	Internal 3.5" Drive Bays 4
Motherboard Compatibility ATX, Micro ATX	Motherboard Compatibility ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX, SSI EEB
Front Panel I/O USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A	Front Panel I/O USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C
Dimensions 533 mm x 226 mm x 501 mm	Dimensions 482 mm x 238 mm x 503 mm
Volume 60 L	Volume 58 L
Max VGA length allowance 330 mm	Max VGA length allowance 380 mm
Expansion Slots 7	Expansion Slots 7
Back Connect Support No	Back Connect Support Yes