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Compare Fractal Design Pop 2 Air Black Solid vs be quiet! BG036 Pure Base 500 Gray

Fractal Design Pop 2 Air Black Solid and be quiet! BG036 Pure Base 500 Gray are both cases with the same Motherboard Compatibility (ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX) and Expansion Slots (7). The main differences are in Internal 2.5" Drive Bays, Internal 3.5" Drive Bays, Front Panel I/O and Dimensions.
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Brand
Fractal Design
Brand
be quiet!
Model
FD-C-POA2A-01
Model
BG036
Release Date
📅 January 2026
Release Date
📅 October 2019
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Type
ATX Mid Tower
Type
ATX Mid Tower
Color
Black
Color
Gray
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
5
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
1
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
2
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Front Panel I/O
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C
Front Panel I/O
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
Dimensions
481 mm x 215 mm x 462 mm
Dimensions
450 mm x 231 mm x 443 mm
Volume
48 L
Volume
46 L
Max VGA length allowance
416 mm
Max VGA length allowance
369 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
-
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
369 mm
Expansion Slots
7
Expansion Slots
7
Back Connect Support
No
Back Connect Support
No
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$79.90
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$94.90

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Fractal Design Pop 2 Air Black Solid:

  • Newer Product, it was released around 6 years later
  • Additional VGA length allowance (+47.00mm)
  • Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C
  • Slightly more space available (+4% total case volume)

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Reasons to buy the be quiet! BG036 Pure Base 500 Gray:

  • 19% cheaper, you can save $17.00
  • +3 internal 2.5" bays
  • +1 internal 3.5" bays

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