Head-to-head · Best Mini-ITX Cases

Hyte Revolt 3 vs Lian Li A4-H2O

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 4.2). 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.

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Hyte Revolt 3

4.4

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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Ranked #4 in Best Mini-ITX Cases

Lian Li A4-H2O

4.2

1 source$155as of Oct 10

The A4-H2O is what you build when you've decided 11 liters is the goal and you're willing to accept the trade-offs to get there. The sandwich layout mounts the GPU behind the motherboard, the removable front and top open up surprisingly easily for a case this small, and the 240 mm AIO support is the differentiating feature against most cases in this volume class. Cable management is the dealbreaker for some builders — there's almost nothing in the way of dedicated routing. GamersNexus calls cable management the case's main flaw; everything else is praised.

Strengths

— 11 L volume — among the smallest cases that still fit triple-slot GPUs
— Designed around 240 mm AIO water cooling, with removable top bracket for radiator install, per GamersNexus
— Aluminum exterior and SPCC steel interior — premium build feel for the price

Watch-outs

— Cable management is the most-cited frustration — no dedicated tie-downs or channels
— Limited drive support (no 3.5" bays) by design — NVMe-only builds are expected

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How they stack up

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.

Lian Li A4-H2O

At 11 L the A4-H2O is far smaller than the Cooler Master NR200 (18.25 L) and Hyte Revolt 3 (18.4 L) and slightly larger than the 10.4 L Fractal Design Terra. Against the Terra it adds 240 mm AIO support where the Terra has a single 120 mm fan mount; both take graphics cards up to 322 mm. The NR200 allows 155 mm CPU coolers against the A4-H2O's 55 mm.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Hyte Revolt 3	Lian Li A4-H2O
Volume	18.4 L	11 L
Motherboard	Mini-ITX	Mini-ITX
PSU	SFX (case-only) or bundled 700W Gold SFX	SFX, SFX-L (tight)
Max GPU Length	335 mm	322 mm (triple-slot)
Max CPU Cooler Height	140 mm	55 mm
Radiator Support	Up to 280 mm side	240 mm AIO (top)
Weight	6.3 kg	—
Front I/O	USB 3.2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Type-A, audio	USB-C 3.1, USB-A 3.0, audio
Material	Aluminum, steel, ABS	Aluminum exterior, SPCC steel interior

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