Side-by-Side Comparison
Okinos Aqua UNO vs Phanteks EX5 Plus
Standardized 5-pillar engineering audit, thermal telemetry, verified longevity metrics, and complete technical specification diff.
▲ DOCUMENTED QUIRKS
Okinos Aqua UNO
Composite Score:
4.2
/ 5.0
A compact micro-ATX chassis delivering seamless 270-degree pillarless glass views, comprehensive dust filtration, and pre-installed ARGB cooling within tight hardware clearance envelopes.
★ Recommended Winner
▲ DOCUMENTED QUIRKS
Phanteks EX5 Plus
Composite Score:
4.3
/ 5.0
A structurally rigid mid-tower chassis featuring innovative compartmentalized thermal zoning and a factory-integrated 360 mm liquid cooler with concealed internal tubing.
⚖️
Mizex Comparative Audit Verdict
The Phanteks EX5 Plus achieves the higher Mizex Composite Score (4.3 vs 4.2), leading across 3 of 5 engineering pillars. With an advantage in Engineering & Architecture, Build Quality & Materials, Thermal, Power & Acoustics, it represents the stronger technical recommendation.
5-Pillar Engineering Telemetry
Detailed comparison across standardized normalized 1.0 – 5.0 engineering pillars.
Okinos Aqua UNO
Phanteks EX5 Plus
Engineering & Architecture
(30%)
Winner: Phanteks EX5 Plus (+0.2)
4.2
4.4
Build Quality & Materials
(20%)
Winner: Phanteks EX5 Plus (+0.2)
4.1
4.3
Thermal, Power & Acoustics
(20%)
Winner: Phanteks EX5 Plus (+0.2)
4.0
4.2
Real-World Reliability
(20%)
Tie
4.4
4.4
Buyer Value & Upgrades
(10%)
Winner: Okinos Aqua UNO (+0.1)
4.3
4.2
Okinos Aqua UNO: Strengths & Caveats
✔ Advantages
- Pillarless 270-degree dual tempered glass panels with tool-free quick-release retention
- Generous 32 mm rear cable routing depth with dedicated GPU power pass-through shroud cutout
- Includes three pre-installed 120 mm ARGB fans and front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C connectivity
- Detachable dust filtration across top, right side panel, and floor intake vents
✖ Documented Caveats
- Maximum graphics card clearance is constrained to 309 mm
- Storage expansion is limited to a single 3.5-inch bay and one 2.5-inch bay
- Chassis accommodates only Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards across 4 expansion slots
Phanteks EX5 Plus: Strengths & Caveats
✔ Advantages
- Factory-integrated Glacier One 360S25-SE liquid cooler with concealed internal tubing routing
- Compartmentalized internal architecture eliminates cross-component thermal recirculation
- Dedicated rear motherboard tray fan actively cools VRMs, RAM, and backside M.2 drives
- Robust 9.35 kg steel chassis construction with integrated GPU anti-sag support
✖ Documented Caveats
- No cutouts or routing support for rear-connect motherboards (ASUS BTF / MSI Project Zero)
- 72 mm CPU cooler height clearance strictly commits the chassis to liquid cooling solutions
- Fans reach 35.8 dBA at peak 2000 RPM, requiring manual BIOS fan profiling for low noise
Technical Specification Comparison
Side-by-side spec alignment. Rows highlighted with subtle shading denote differing specifications.
| Specification | Okinos Aqua UNO | Phanteks EX5 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Brand DIFF | Okinos | Phanteks |
| Model DIFF | Aqua UNO | EX5 Plus |
| Form Factor DIFF | Mini Tower | — |
| Motherboard Support DIFF | Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | — |
| Chassis Dimensions DIFF | 315 x 210 x 395 mm (D x W x H) | — |
| Chassis Weight DIFF | 3.94 kg | — |
| Panel Design DIFF | 270-degree pillarless tempered glass (front and left side), tool-free quick-release | — |
| Expansion Slots DIFF | 4 | — |
| Drive Bays DIFF | 1x 3.5-inch internal, 1x 2.5-inch internal | — |
| Max Gpu Length DIFF | 309 mm | — |
| Max Cpu Cooler Height DIFF | 165 mm | — |
| Max Psu Length DIFF | 160 mm | — |
| Cable Management Clearance DIFF | 32 mm | — |
| Pre Installed Fans DIFF | 3x 120 mm ARGB fans (2x top, 1x rear) | — |
| Dust Filtration DIFF | Top, right side, and bottom detachable filters | — |
| Front Io Ports DIFF | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 1x USB 3.0 Type-A, 3.5 mm audio jack, Power, LED control button (long press motherboard sync) | — |
| Chassis Type DIFF | — | Mid-Tower |
| Dimensions DIFF | — | 449 mm x 234 mm x 474 mm |
| Net Weight DIFF | — | 9.35 kg |
| Primary Materials DIFF | — | Steel, Tempered Glass, ABS Plastic |
| Motherboard Support DIFF | — | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
| Integrated Liquid Cooler DIFF | — | Glacier One 360S25-SE (360 mm Radiator) |
| Included Fans DIFF | — | 3x 120 mm Radiator Fans (300-2000 RPM), 1x S25-120 mm Rear Motherboard Tray Fan |
| Maximum Fan Noise DIFF | — | 35.8 dBA at 2000 RPM |
| Maximum GPU Clearance DIFF | — | 358 mm |
| Maximum CPU Cooler Height DIFF | — | 72 mm |
| Maximum PSU Length DIFF | — | 210 mm |
| Expansion Slots DIFF | — | 7 |
| Drive Bays DIFF | — | 1x 3.5-inch HDD, 1x 2.5-inch SSD |
| Front I/O Ports DIFF | — | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps), 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x 3.5 mm Audio/Mic Combo |
| Back Connect Motherboard Support DIFF | — | No (Incompatible with BTF / Project Zero) |
| Manufacturer Warranty DIFF | — | 5 Years |
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