Product comparison · 2 computer cases

be quiet! PURE BASE 501 vs be quiet! Pure Base 501 LX Black

46specifications compared
11differ
35identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Supported motherboard form factors
- PURE BASE 501:ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX
- Pure Base 501 LX Black:ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ATX
Maximum PSU length
- PURE BASE 501:18 cm
- Pure Base 501 LX Black:20 cm
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- PURE BASE 501:0
- Pure Base 501 LX Black:2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
- PURE BASE 501:2
- Pure Base 501 LX Black:0
Front fans installed
- PURE BASE 501:1x 140 mm
- Pure Base 501 LX Black:3x 120 mm
Maximum air pressure
- PURE BASE 501:0.96 mmH2O
- Pure Base 501 LX Black:1.34 mmH2O
Maximum airflow
- PURE BASE 501:57.4 cfm
- Pure Base 501 LX Black:51.5 cfm
Compliance certificates
- PURE BASE 501:CE, REACH, RoHS, UKCA
- Pure Base 501 LX Black:CE, RoHS, UKCA, WEEE

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Comparison of PURE BASE 501, Pure Base 501 LX Black
64 specifications	A be quiet! PURE BASE 501 View product	B be quiet! Pure Base 501 LX Black View product
Design3 differ
Form factor	Midi Tower	Midi Tower
Type	PC	PC
MaterialDiffers	Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Steel, Tempered glass	Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Glass, Steel
Product colour	Black	Black
Supported motherboard form factorsDiffers	ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX	ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ATX
Number of 3.5" bays	2	2
Number of 5.25" bays	0	0
Number of 2.5" bays	5	5
Number of expansion slots	7	7
Side window	Yes	Yes
Suitable forKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
IlluminationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Illumination colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi
Illumination locationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Case fans
Anti-dust filter	Yes	Yes
Maximum CPU cooler height	17.8 cm	17.8 cm
Maximum graphics card lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36.8 cm
Maximum PSU lengthDiffers	18 cm	20 cm
On/off buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyidentical
Power supply included	No	No
Supported power supply form factors	ATX, PS2	ATX, PS2
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Audio input	Yes	Yes
Audio output	Yes	Yes
Cooling3 differ
Front fans installedDiffers	1x 140 mm	3x 120 mm
Number of front fans supported (max)	3	3
Front fans diameters supported	120,140 mm	120,140 mm
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)	2	2
Top fans diameters supported	120,140 mm	120,140 mm
Fan 2 maximum air pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.9 mmH2O
Fan 2 maximum airflowKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 cfm
Fan power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.8 W
Fan rated currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.06 A
Fan rated voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 13.2 V
Maximum air pressureDiffers	0.96 mmH2O	1.34 mmH2O
Maximum airflowDiffers	57.4 cfm	51.5 cfm
Noise level (high speed)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21.9 dB
Liquid cooling capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Front radiator sizes supported	120,140,240,280,360 mm	120,140,240,280,360 mm
Rear radiator sizes supported	120,140 mm	120,140 mm
Top radiator sizes supported	120,240 mm	120,240 mm
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) support	Yes	Yes
Storageidentical
Supported HDD sizes	2.5,3.5"	2.5,3.5"
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	CE, REACH, RoHS, UKCA	CE, RoHS, UKCA, WEEE
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Triman
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 year(s)
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width	231 mm	231 mm
Depth	450 mm	450 mm
Height	463 mm	463 mm
WeightDiffers	7.2 kg	7.8 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package width	292 mm	292 mm
Package depth	518 mm	518 mm
Package height	503 mm	503 mm
Package weightDiffers	8.4 kg	9 kg
Other featuresidentical
Fan connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4-pin
VolumeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24.4 L

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