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Fractal Design Era 2

Mini-ITX · Midnight Blue · USB-C

Quality
64
Quality / price
26
Max GPU
326 mm
Amazon
$220
Fractal Design Era 2
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$220
Not currently available Updated Jun 20, 2026 Prime FBA
Overall quality64.0
Quality / price26.2
Cooling support10
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Written analysis

Fractal Design Era 2 at a glance

The Fractal Design Era 2 is a Mini-Tower chassis with a mesh side panel profile. Supported boards: Mini-ITX. Primary materials are listed as steel, aluminium.

Overall quality is 64.0, summing compatibility, cooling, storage, build quality, and connectivity. Max GPU length is 326 mm. Max CPU cooler height is 70 mm. Largest radiator support is listed at 280 mm.

Best fit: Airflow-focused builds where intake mesh and thermals matter more than a solid or glass aesthetic.

Cooling and front I/O

Front ports: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, Audio. USB-C is present on the front I/O. Dust filters: Yes.

Current value

At $220, quality / price is 26.2. Compare nearby cases of the same form factor below; clearance and panel type can outweigh a small quality gap.

Chassis data

Full specifications

Construction, clearances, cooling, storage, front I/O, and quality metrics in one technical sheet.

General

Manufacturer
Fractal Design
Case
Fractal Design Era 2
Form factor
Mini-Tower
Side panel
Mesh
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$220
Amazon availability
Not currently available
Price updated
Jun 20, 2026

Construction

Material
steel, aluminium
Color
Midnight Blue
Side panel detail
mesh
Dimensions
366 x 165 x 314 mm
Weight
4.64 kg
PSU shroud
No
RGB lighting
No

Quality & value

Overall quality
64.0
Compatibility
10
Cooling support
10
Storage score
9
Build quality
20
Connectivity
15
Quality / price
26.2

Compatibility / clearances

Motherboard sizes
Mini-ITX
Max GPU length
326 mm
Max cooler height
70 mm
Max PSU length
130 mm
PSU form factor
SFX
PSU included
No

Cooling

Max radiator
280 mm
Fan support
Top fan 2 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 Bottom fan 2 x 120 mm
Radiator support
Top radiator Up to 315 x 140 mm with total thickness ≤ 52 mm Up to 300 x 140 mm with total thickness ≤ 58 mm
Pre-installed fans
Not specified
Dust filters
Yes

Storage & I/O

Drive bays
3.5"/2.5" drive mounts 0 total, 0 included Dedicated 2.5" drive mounts 4 total, 4 included (2 on motherboard wall)
Expansion slots
3
Front ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, Audio
USB-C
Listed

Additional information

Also listed as
Era 2
Additional info
If you wish to use the Era 2 PCIe 4.0 riser cable together with a PCIe 5.0 compatible motherboard and graphics card, make sure you first set the PCIe Slot Configuration in your motherboard BIOS or UEFI to PCIe Gen4 for best system stability.

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Amazon listing details

Marketplace feature text kept for reference. Structured specifications above are the source for scores and comparisons.

Sleek design with anodized aluminum and solid walnut.

pace for for up to 3-slot graphics cards of 326 mm length

Compatible with radiators up to 280 mm (240 recommended)

Ample ventilation on five sides for airflow performance

Includes two Aspect 12 PWM fans

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