Side-by-Side Comparison
NZXT S5 RGB Deluxe vs Lian Li B4-mATX Vertical AeroDeck
Standardized 5-pillar engineering audit, thermal telemetry, verified longevity metrics, and complete technical specification diff.
▲ DOCUMENTED QUIRKS
Composite Score:
4.3
/ 5.0
A visually striking mid-tower chassis delivering turnkey thermal efficiency through five pre-installed PWM fans and expansive component clearances.
▲ DOCUMENTED QUIRKS
Composite Score:
4.3
/ 5.0
A robust 4.0 mm steel and wood-accented cooling pedestal that significantly enhances vertical GPU intake on the Lian Li B4-mATX chassis.
⚖️
Mizex Comparative Audit Verdict
Both the NZXT S5 RGB Deluxe and Lian Li B4-mATX Vertical AeroDeck share an identical composite score of 4.3. Choice between them depends primarily on specific port requirements, physical dimensions, or pricing.
5-Pillar Engineering Telemetry
Detailed comparison across standardized normalized 1.0 – 5.0 engineering pillars.
NZXT S5 RGB Deluxe
Lian Li B4-mATX Vertical AeroDeck
Engineering & Architecture
(30%)
Winner: NZXT S5 RGB Deluxe (+0.2)
4.3
4.1
Build Quality & Materials
(20%)
Winner: Lian Li B4-mATX Vertical AeroDeck (+0.3)
4.2
4.5
Thermal, Power & Acoustics
(20%)
Tie
4.4
4.4
Real-World Reliability
(20%)
Winner: Lian Li B4-mATX Vertical AeroDeck (+0.4)
4.2
4.6
Buyer Value & Upgrades
(10%)
Winner: NZXT S5 RGB Deluxe (+0.5)
4.6
4.1
NZXT S5 RGB Deluxe: Strengths & Caveats
✔ Advantages
- Panoramic dual tempered glass front and side panels offering unobstructed component visibility
- Generous factory cooling configuration with five pre-installed PWM RGB fans, including a 360 mm reverse-blade side intake
- Exceptional hardware clearances accommodating GPUs up to 415 mm and power supplies up to 200 mm
- Modern front I/O connectivity featuring a dedicated USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port
✖ Documented Caveats
- Absence of a dedicated dust filter on the right-side fan intake increases maintenance frequency
- Front tempered glass panel relies solely on tool-free clips without a secondary screw-lock mechanism for transit
- Limited drive mounting options restricted to a single 3.5-inch and single 2.5-inch drive
Lian Li B4-mATX Vertical AeroDeck: Strengths & Caveats
✔ Advantages
- Expands cooling capacity with support for up to three 120 mm or two 140 mm intake fans
- Delivers direct, high-volume airflow toward the graphics card in vertical orientation
- Premium construction pairing rigid 4.0 mm steel with tempered glass and wood accents
- Includes a magnetic PVC dust filter for intake protection against ambient dust
✖ Documented Caveats
- Requires relocating the chassis front I/O panel during installation
- Strictly restricted to vertical setups on the Lian Li B4-mATX chassis
Technical Specification Comparison
Side-by-side spec alignment. Rows highlighted with subtle shading denote differing specifications.
| Specification | NZXT S5 RGB Deluxe | Lian Li B4-mATX Vertical AeroDeck |
|---|---|---|
| Brand DIFF | NZXT | Lian Li |
| Model DIFF | S5 RGB Deluxe | B4-mATX Vertical AeroDeck |
| Form Factor DIFF | ATX Mid-Tower | — |
| Dimensions Mm DIFF | 482 x 210 x 423 | — |
| Weight Kg DIFF | 6.1 | — |
| Materials DIFF | Steel, Tempered Glass, Plastic | — |
| Motherboard Support DIFF | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | — |
| Expansion Slots DIFF | 7 | — |
| Max Gpu Length Mm DIFF | 415 | — |
| Max Cpu Cooler Height Mm DIFF | 162 | — |
| Max Psu Length Mm DIFF | 200 | — |
| Drive Bays DIFF | 1x 3.5-inch HDD, 1x 2.5-inch SSD | — |
| Front Io Ports DIFF | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1x 3.5mm Headset Audio Jack | — |
| Fan Support DIFF | Top: 3x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm; Side: 3x 120 mm; Bottom: 3x 120 mm; Rear: 1x 120 mm (up to 10 fans total) | — |
| Preinstalled Fans DIFF | 5x 120 mm RGB fans (1x 360 mm single-frame reverse-blade intake [3x 120 mm], 1x 120 mm bottom fan, 1x 120 mm rear fan) | — |
| Radiator Support DIFF | Top: up to 360 mm; Rear: up to 120 mm | — |
| Fan Control DIFF | PWM | — |
| Dust Filters DIFF | Top (magnetic mesh), Bottom (removable PVC mesh) | — |
| Panel Design DIFF | Tool-free dual tempered glass (front and left side) and steel mesh right side panel | — |
| Color Options DIFF | Black, White | — |
| Warranty DIFF | 2 years | — |
| Chassis Compatibility DIFF | — | Lian Li B4-mATX |
| Supported Orientation DIFF | — | Vertical |
| Frame Material DIFF | — | 4.0 mm Steel |
| Side Panel Material DIFF | — | Tempered Glass |
| Front Panel Accent DIFF | — | Wood panel design |
| Fan Support DIFF | — | Up to 3 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm |
| Dust Filter DIFF | — | Magnetic PVC dust filter |
| Airflow Configuration DIFF | — | Direct airflow path toward the GPU |
| Color Variants DIFF | — | Black (B4-1X), White (B4-1W) |
| Installation Requirement DIFF | — | Requires case I/O relocation |
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