Compare Cases

Compare NZXT H2 Flow vs be quiet! Dark Base 700

The main differences between NZXT H2 Flow and be quiet! Dark Base 700 are in Internal 2.5" Drive Bays, Internal 3.5" Drive Bays, Motherboard Compatibility and Front Panel I/O.
Save comparison
Prices
(Change region)
In Stock
Free shipping
Out of Stock
Prices
(Change region)
Out of Stock
Free shipping
Out of Stock
+ $15.41 Shipping
* Pangoly may earn a commission when you use one of the links to make a purchase. (Disclosure)
* Product prices and availability are subject to change frequently. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
Brand
NZXT
Brand
be quiet!
Model
CI-H21FB-01
Model
  • Dark Base 700
  • BGW23
Release Date
📅 February 2026
Release Date
📅 August 2018
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews
User reviews
★★★★☆
(34 reviews)
Price history
View Details ►
Price history
View Details ►
Compatible PC parts
Compatible PC parts
Type
Mini ITX 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
2
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
3
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
7
Motherboard Compatibility
Mini ITX
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, 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 2 Type C
Dimensions
263 mm x 181 mm x 435 mm
Dimensions
544 mm x 241 mm x 519 mm
Volume
21 L
Volume
68 L
Max VGA length allowance
331 mm
Max VGA length allowance
286 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
-
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
430 mm
Expansion Slots
3
Expansion Slots
7
Back Connect Support
No
Back Connect Support
No
-

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the NZXT H2 Flow:

  • 25% cheaper, you can save $49.91
  • Newer Product, it was released around 8 years later
  • Additional VGA length allowance (+45.00mm)
  • Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C

Buy now

Reasons to buy the be quiet! Dark Base 700:

  • +1 internal 2.5" bays
  • +7 internal 3.5" bays
  • +4 Expansion slots
  • Supports the following motherboard formats: ATX, Micro ATX
  • Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C
  • Hugely more space available (+70% total case volume)

Buy now

Have you found incorrect information on this page? Contact us and we will fix it as soon as possible.

Trending comparisons (Cases)

x