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Cooler Master NR200 vs Hyte Revolt 3

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Hyte Revolt 3 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.4 vs 4.3). Hyte Revolt 3 is best for: LAN-party gamers and anyone who moves their PC between rooms or events regularly. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Cooler Master NR200
Ranked #3 in Best Mini-ITX Cases
Cooler Master NR200
2 sources$79.93as of Sep 27

The Cooler Master NR200 is the default Mini-ITX case recommendation in 2026, as it has been for several years, because it pairs sane thermals, generous GPU clearance, and tool-free access at a price that undercuts almost every competitor by 2-3x. Its 18.25 L footprint is the sweet spot for SFF builds: small enough to feel intentional, large enough that you're not fighting the case during install. The downside is the no-frills front I/O and SFX-only PSU mount, but neither is unusual at this price.

Strengths
  • — Five ventilated steel panels — every face is removable for tool-free access, per Hardware Canucks
  • — Holds up to 7 fans for serious thermal flexibility despite the small volume
  • — Largest community of build guides and aftermarket panel options of any SFF case
Watch-outs
  • — SFX power supply only, no ATX support
  • — Original NR200 ships without a tempered glass panel — the NR200P upgrades that, as TweakTown notes
Hyte Revolt 3
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Mini-ITX Cases
Hyte Revolt 3
3 sources$99.99as of Oct 11

The Hyte Revolt 3 is the case to buy if you actually move your PC. The integrated carry handle, vertical tower layout, and dedicated headphone holder make it the most LAN-friendly Mini-ITX case currently sold. Tom's Hardware called it 'now this is something special' when it launched, and the case-with-PSU bundle is a strong value if you don't already own an SFX power supply. The case is also a perfectly reasonable choice for a stationary build, but the portability features are the differentiator.

Strengths
  • — Integrated carry handle and headphone holder — built for LAN parties and frequent transport
  • — Supports full-size GPUs up to 335 mm without needing a riser cable
  • — Front I/O includes USB 3.2 Type-C and 2x USB 3.2 Type-A
Watch-outs
  • — Steel construction adds weight (6.3 kg empty) despite the portability framing

How they stack up

Cooler Master NR200

The NR200 is the lowest-priced case on this page. Its 18.25 L volume is close to the Hyte Revolt 3 (18.4 L) and well above the Lian Li A4-H2O (11 L) and Fractal Design Terra (10.4 L). The Revolt 3 trades the NR200's cubic layout for a vertical tower with a carry handle. The A4-H2O and Terra are sandwich-layout cases with much less cooling room: the A4-H2O limits CPU coolers to 55 mm and the Terra has one 120 mm fan mount, against the NR200's 155 mm cooler clearance and 280 mm radiator support.

Hyte Revolt 3

The Revolt 3 is the only case on this page with a built-in carry handle. Its 18.4 L volume is nearly identical to the Cooler Master NR200's 18.25 L and well above the Lian Li A4-H2O (11 L) and Fractal Design Terra (10.4 L). Its 335 mm GPU clearance is slightly longer than the NR200's 330 mm and the 322 mm of the A4-H2O and Terra.

Specs side-by-side

SpecCooler Master NR200Hyte Revolt 3
Volume18.25 L18.4 L
MotherboardMini-ITXMini-ITX
PSUSFX onlySFX (case-only) or bundled 700W Gold SFX
Max GPU Length330 mm (triple-slot)335 mm
Max CPU Cooler Height155 mm140 mm
Radiator SupportUp to 280 mmUp to 280 mm side
Fan CapacityUp to 7 fans (120 mm)—
MaterialSteel, plastic, mesh frontAluminum, steel, ABS
Front I/O2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 3.5 mm headsetUSB 3.2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Type-A, audio
Weight4.8 kg6.3 kg
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