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Compare Zalman Z3 vs Fractal Design Pop 2 Air Black Solid

Zalman Z3 and Fractal Design Pop 2 Air Black Solid are both cases with the same Motherboard Compatibility (ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX) and Expansion Slots (7). The main differences are in External 5.25" Drive Bays, Internal 2.5" Drive Bays, Internal 3.5" Drive Bays and Front Panel I/O.
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Brand
Zalman
Brand
Fractal Design
Model
Z3
Model
FD-C-POA2A-01
Release Date
📅 October 2013
Release Date
📅 January 2026
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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
2
External 5.25" Drive Bays
0
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
4
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
1
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Front Panel I/O
USB 2.0 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
Front Panel I/O
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C
Dimensions
465 mm x 192 mm x 430 mm
Dimensions
481 mm x 215 mm x 462 mm
Volume
38 L
Volume
48 L
Max VGA length allowance
360 mm
Max VGA length allowance
416 mm
Expansion Slots
7
Expansion Slots
7
Back Connect Support
No
Back Connect Support
No

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Zalman Z3:

  • +2 external 5.25" bays
  • +3 internal 3.5" bays
  • Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 2.0 Type A

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

  • Newer Product, it was released around 12 years later
  • +2 internal 2.5" bays
  • Additional VGA length allowance (+56.00mm)
  • Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C
  • Moderately more space available (+20% total case volume)

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