Side-by-Side Comparison
Thermalright TR-A30 ARGB 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:
4.2
/ 5.0
The Thermalright TR-A30 ARGB delivers a sophisticated three-sided tempered glass showcase with stepped dual-chamber compartmentalization, hidden liquid-cooling routing, and expansive clearance for modern high-performance hardware.
★ Recommended Winner
▲ 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
The Lian Li B4-mATX Vertical AeroDeck achieves the higher Mizex Composite Score (4.3 vs 4.2), leading across 3 of 5 engineering pillars. With an advantage in Build Quality & Materials, Thermal, Power & Acoustics, Real-World Reliability, it represents the stronger technical recommendation.
5-Pillar Engineering Telemetry
Detailed comparison across standardized normalized 1.0 – 5.0 engineering pillars.
Thermalright TR-A30 ARGB
Lian Li B4-mATX Vertical AeroDeck
Engineering & Architecture
(30%)
Tie
4.1
4.1
Build Quality & Materials
(20%)
Winner: Lian Li B4-mATX Vertical AeroDeck (+0.3)
4.2
4.5
Thermal, Power & Acoustics
(20%)
Winner: Lian Li B4-mATX Vertical AeroDeck (+0.5)
3.9
4.4
Real-World Reliability
(20%)
Winner: Lian Li B4-mATX Vertical AeroDeck (+0.3)
4.3
4.6
Buyer Value & Upgrades
(10%)
Winner: Thermalright TR-A30 ARGB (+0.4)
4.5
4.1
Thermalright TR-A30 ARGB: Strengths & Caveats
✔ Advantages
- Panoramic three-sided tempered glass design with integrated wraparound ARGB edge lighting
- Expansive component clearance supporting GPUs up to 400mm and CPU coolers up to 165mm
- Stepped dual-chamber layout featuring dedicated hidden liquid-cooling routing channels
- Versatile cooling mount support for up to 360mm radiators and seven 120mm fans
✖ Documented Caveats
- Ships without factory-installed fans, requiring builders to supply their own cooling suite
- Solid glass front and top panels restrict direct linear airflow, requiring reliance on side and bottom intakes
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 | Thermalright TR-A30 ARGB | Lian Li B4-mATX Vertical AeroDeck |
|---|---|---|
| Brand DIFF | Thermalright | Lian Li |
| Model DIFF | Thermalright TR-A30 ARGB | B4-mATX Vertical AeroDeck |
| Chassis Type DIFF | Mid-Tower ATX Showcase | — |
| Motherboard Support DIFF | ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | — |
| Exterior Materials DIFF | Tempered Glass (Front, Left, Top), SPCC Steel Framing | — |
| Dimensions Mm DIFF | 440 x 232 x 512 mm (17.32 x 9.13 x 20.16 in) | — |
| Max Gpu Length Mm DIFF | 400 mm | — |
| Max Cpu Cooler Height Mm DIFF | 165 mm | — |
| Max Psu Length Mm DIFF | 220 mm (ATX) | — |
| Expansion Slots DIFF | 7 standard horizontal | — |
| Radiator Support DIFF | Up to 360 mm (side / top) | — |
| Fan Mount Capacity DIFF | 7x 120 mm (3x side, 3x bottom, 1x rear) | — |
| Preinstalled Fans DIFF | None | — |
| Drive Bays DIFF | 1x 3.5-inch HDD, 2x 2.5-inch SSD (modular) | — |
| Front Io Ports DIFF | 1x USB Type-C, 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x 3.5mm Audio/Mic Combo | — |
| Lighting System DIFF | Integrated Wraparound Edge ARGB Strip (3-pin 5V ARGB) | — |
| 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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