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Compare Cooler Master HAF II 500 vs Phanteks Evolv X2 Matrix

Cooler Master HAF II 500 and Phanteks Evolv X2 Matrix are both cases with the same Front Panel I/O (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C) and Expansion Slots (8). The main differences are in Internal 2.5" Drive Bays, Internal 3.5" Drive Bays, Motherboard Compatibility and Dimensions.
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Brand
Cooler Master
Brand
Phanteks
Model
H500G2-KGNN-S00
Model
PH-ES524XM_DBK01
Release Date
📅 July 2026
Release Date
-
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Type
ATX Mid Tower
Type
ATX Mid Tower
Color
Black
Color
Black
Includes Power Supply
No
Includes Power Supply
No
External 5.25" Drive Bays
0
External 5.25" Drive Bays
0
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
3
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
3
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
2
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini DTX, Mini ITX, SSI CEB
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Front Panel I/O
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C
Front Panel I/O
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C
Dimensions
557 mm x 262 mm x 548 mm
Dimensions
454 mm x 228 mm x 588 mm
Volume
80 L
Volume
61 L
Max VGA length allowance
430 mm
Max VGA length allowance
380 mm
Expansion Slots
8
Expansion Slots
8
Back Connect Support
No
Back Connect Support
Yes

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Cooler Master HAF II 500:

  • +1 internal 3.5" bays
  • Additional VGA length allowance (+50.00mm)
  • Supports the following motherboard formats: Mini DTX, SSI CEB
  • Moderately more space available (+24% total case volume)

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Reasons to buy the Phanteks Evolv X2 Matrix:

  • 13% cheaper, you can save $25.00
  • Supports back-connect
  • +3 internal 2.5" bays

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