Product comparison · 2 computer cases

be quiet! DARK BASE PRO 901 | Black vs be quiet! Shadow Base 800 Black

52specifications compared
26differ
26identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Form factor
- DARK BASE PRO 901 | Black:Full Tower
- Shadow Base 800 Black:Midi Tower
Number of 5.25" bays
- DARK BASE PRO 901 | Black:1
- Shadow Base 800 Black:0
Number of 2.5" bays
- DARK BASE PRO 901 | Black:6
- Shadow Base 800 Black:4
Number of expansion slots
- DARK BASE PRO 901 | Black:8
- Shadow Base 800 Black:7
Illumination
- DARK BASE PRO 901 | Black:Yes
- Shadow Base 800 Black:No
Maximum CPU cooler height
- DARK BASE PRO 901 | Black:19 cm
- Shadow Base 800 Black:18 cm
Maximum graphics card length
- DARK BASE PRO 901 | Black:49.5 cm
- Shadow Base 800 Black:43 cm
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- DARK BASE PRO 901 | Black:4
- Shadow Base 800 Black:2

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Comparison of DARK BASE PRO 901 | Black, Shadow Base 800 Black
68 specifications	A be quiet! DARK BASE PRO 901 \| Black View product	B be quiet! Shadow Base 800 Black View product
Design9 differ
Form factorDiffers	Full Tower	Midi Tower
Type	PC	PC
MaterialDiffers	Aluminium, Glass, Steel	Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Steel, Tempered glass
Product colour	Black	Black
Supported motherboard form factorsDiffers	ATX, EATX, micro ATX, Mini-ATX, XL-ATX	ATX, EATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX
Number of 3.5" bays	2	2
Number of 5.25" baysDiffers	1	0
Number of 2.5" baysDiffers	6	4
Number of expansion slotsDiffers	8	7
Side window	Yes	Yes
Suitable for	Gaming	Gaming
IlluminationDiffers	Yes	No
Illumination colourKnown for one	Multi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-dust filter	Yes	Yes
On/off button	Yes	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum CPU cooler heightDiffers	19 cm	18 cm
Maximum graphics card lengthDiffers	49.5 cm	43 cm
Tempered glass panel(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Reset buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum PSU lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30.5 cm
Power supplyidentical
Power supply included	No	No
Power supply locationKnown for one	Bottom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported power supply form factors	ATX, PS2	ATX, PS2
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1	1
Audio input	Yes	Yes
Audio output	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Cooling6 differ
Fan speed controlKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front fans installedDiffers	2x 140 mm	1x 140 mm
Number of front fans supported (max)	3	3
Front fans diameters supported	120,140 mm	120,140 mm
Number of side fans supported (max)Known for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Side fans diameters supportedKnown for one	120 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear fans installed	1x 140 mm	1x 140 mm
Number of rear fans supported (max)	1	1
Rear fans diameters supported	120,140 mm	120,140 mm
Number of top fans supported (max)	3	3
Top fans diameters supported	120,140 mm	120,140 mm
Number of bottom fans supported (max)	1	1
Bottom fans diameters supported	120,140 mm	120,140 mm
Fan 2 maximum air pressureKnown for one	2.36 mmH2O	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan 2 maximum airflowKnown for one	78.4 cfm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan speedDiffers	0 - 1900 RPM	0 - 1200 RPM
Maximum air pressureDiffers	2.36 mmH2O	0.96 mmH2O
Maximum airflowDiffers	78.4 cfm	57.4 cfm
Liquid cooling capability	Yes	Yes
Front radiator sizes supported	120,140,240,280,360,420 mm	120,140,240,280,360,420 mm
Side radiator sizes supportedKnown for one	120,240,360 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bottom radiator sizes supportedKnown for one	140 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear radiator sizes supportedDiffers	120,140 mm	120 mm
Top radiator sizes supportedDiffers	120,240,360 mm	120,140,240,280,360,420 mm
Top fans installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x 140 mm
Storage1 differ
Supported HDD sizesDiffers	2.5,3.5,5.25"	2.5,3.5"
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	CE, REACH, RoHS, UKCA	CE, REACH, RoHS, UKCA, WEEE
Sustainability certificates	Triman	Triman
Sustainability compliance	Yes	Yes
Warranty periodKnown for one	3 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	275 mm	247 mm
DepthDiffers	604 mm	550 mm
HeightDiffers	569 mm	522 mm
WeightDiffers	16.3 kg	11.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	357 mm	319 mm
Package depthDiffers	633 mm	575 mm
Package heightDiffers	684 mm	628 mm
Package weightDiffers	20.8 kg	13.2 kg

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