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Compare Fractal Design Pop 2 Air Black Solid vs Corsair Carbide 500R

The main differences between Fractal Design Pop 2 Air Black Solid and Corsair Carbide 500R are in External 5.25" Drive Bays, Internal 2.5" Drive Bays, Internal 3.5" Drive Bays and Motherboard Compatibility.
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Brand
Fractal Design
Brand
Corsair
Model
FD-C-POA2A-01
Model
  • 500R BK
  • CC-9011012-WW
Release Date
📅 January 2026
Release Date
📅 February 2013
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews
User reviews
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(341 reviews)
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Compatible PC parts
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Pros
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Pros
  • Build quality
  • A lot of space for big CPU coolers and long graphic cards
  • Great cable management
  • Fan speed switch
  • Water cooling ready
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
4
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
2
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
1
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
6
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, EATX, 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
520 mm x 205 mm x 508 mm
Volume
48 L
Volume
54 L
Max VGA length allowance
416 mm
Max VGA length allowance
316 mm
Expansion Slots
7
Expansion Slots
8
Back Connect Support
No
Back Connect Support
No
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Comparison and key differences summary

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

  • 40% cheaper, you can save $60.00
  • Newer Product, it was released around 13 years later
  • +2 internal 2.5" bays
  • Additional VGA length allowance (+100.00mm)
  • Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C

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Reasons to buy the Corsair Carbide 500R:

  • +4 external 5.25" bays
  • +5 internal 3.5" bays
  • +1 Expansion slots
  • Supports the following motherboard formats: EATX
  • Moderately more space available (+12% total case volume)

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