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Compare NZXT H2 Flow vs Cooler Master HAF 500

NZXT H2 Flow and Cooler Master HAF 500 are both cases with the same Internal 2.5" Drive Bays (2). The main differences are in Internal 3.5" Drive Bays, Motherboard Compatibility, Front Panel I/O and Dimensions.
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Brand
NZXT
Brand
Cooler Master
Model
CI-H21FB-01
Model
H500-KGNN-S00
Release Date
📅 February 2026
Release Date
📅 January 2022
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Compatible PC parts
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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
2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
2
Motherboard Compatibility
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 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
516 mm x 224 mm x 510 mm
Volume
21 L
Volume
59 L
Max VGA length allowance
331 mm
Max VGA length allowance
410 mm
Expansion Slots
3
Expansion Slots
7
Back Connect Support
No
Back Connect Support
No
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Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the NZXT H2 Flow:

  • Newer Product, it was released around 4 years later
  • Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C

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Reasons to buy the Cooler Master HAF 500:

  • 33% cheaper, you can save $50.00
  • +2 internal 3.5" bays
  • Additional VGA length allowance (+79.00mm)
  • +4 Expansion slots
  • Supports the following motherboard formats: ATX, EATX, Micro ATX
  • Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C
  • Hugely more space available (+65% total case volume)

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