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Fractal Design Terra 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

Fractal Design Terra and Hyte Revolt 3 score essentially the same (4.4 vs 4.4). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.

Fractal Design Terra
Ranked #2 in Best Mini-ITX Cases
Fractal Design Terra
2 sources$199.99as of Oct 11

The Fractal Design Terra is a 10.4 L sandwich-layout Mini-ITX case with anodized aluminum panels and a walnut front strip. TweakTown rated it 93% and PC Gamer scored it 92, both praising build quality and how easy it is to build in; both also flag limited cooling, since the case ships with no fans and has a single 120 mm fan position.

Strengths
  • — Hinged side panels lift off completely, giving what PC Gamer calls 'plenty of access'
  • — Sliding central wall trades CPU-cooler height (48–77 mm) against GPU thickness (43–72 mm), per PC Gamer
  • — 8 mm-thick anodized aluminum and a walnut front section, per TweakTown
Watch-outs
  • — No fans included and only one 120 mm fan position; PC Gamer lists 'limited cooling options' as a negative
  • — A 125 mm SFX-L power supply blocked the fan position in KitGuru's build
  • — Liquid cooling is impractical: TweakTown says a 120 mm AIO requires a short GPU
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Hyte Revolt 3
Ranked #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
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How they stack up

Fractal Design Terra

At 10.4 L the Terra is the smallest case on this page, just under the 11 L Lian Li A4-H2O and well under the Cooler Master NR200 (18.25 L) and Hyte Revolt 3 (18.4 L). It matches the A4-H2O's 322 mm GPU length but has one 120 mm fan mount where the A4-H2O supports a 240 mm AIO and the NR200 a 280 mm radiator.

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

SpecFractal Design TerraHyte Revolt 3
Volume10.4 L18.4 L
Dimensions343 x 153 x 218 mm—
MotherboardMini-ITXMini-ITX
PSUSFX, SFX-L (130 mm max length)SFX (case-only) or bundled 700W Gold SFX
Max GPU Length322 mm335 mm
Max GPU Thickness72 mm—
Max CPU Cooler Height48–77 mm (depends on spine position)140 mm
Fan Support1x 120 mm (none included)—
Front I/O1x USB Type-C 20Gbps, 1x USB Type-A 5GbpsUSB 3.2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Type-A, audio
Drive Mounts2x 2.5-inch—
Weight3.1 kg6.3 kg
MaterialAnodized aluminum panels, walnut front sectionAluminum, steel, ABS
Radiator Support—Up to 280 mm side
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