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Compare Fractal Design North XL Momentum Black vs Era ITX Cobalt

Fractal Design North XL Momentum Black and Fractal Design Era ITX Cobalt are both cases with the same Internal 2.5" Drive Bays (2) and Front Panel I/O (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C). The main differences are in Internal 3.5" Drive Bays, Motherboard Compatibility, Dimensions and Volume.
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Brand
Fractal Design
Brand
Fractal Design
Model
FD-C-NOR1X-07
Model
FD-CA-ERA-ITX-BU
Release Date
📅 February 2026
Release Date
📅 March 2020
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Compatible PC parts
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Type
ATX Full Tower
Type
Mini ITX Desktop
Color
Black
Color
Blue/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
2
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
1
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, EATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Motherboard Compatibility
Mini ITX
Front Panel I/O
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C
Front Panel I/O
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C
Dimensions
503 mm x 240 mm x 509 mm
Dimensions
325 mm x 166 mm x 310 mm
Volume
61 L
Volume
17 L
Max VGA length allowance
380 mm
Max VGA length allowance
190 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
413 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
295 mm
Expansion Slots
7
Expansion Slots
2
Back Connect Support
No
Back Connect Support
No
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Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Fractal Design North XL Momentum Black:

  • 48% cheaper, you can save $190.00
  • Newer Product, it was released around 6 years later
  • +1 internal 3.5" bays
  • Additional VGA length allowance (+190.00mm)
  • Additional VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage) (+118.00mm)
  • +5 Expansion slots
  • Supports the following motherboard formats: ATX, EATX, Micro ATX
  • Hugely more space available (+73% total case volume)

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Reasons to buy the Fractal Design Era ITX Cobalt:

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