Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass Review

Performance Analysis

Our test system has changed slightly since we reviewed the original Enthoo Pro M, but it's safe to say that the Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass is a very solid performer indeed. This is not really surprising given that there is plenty of ventilation in the roof and front as well as copious balanced airflow courtesy of the dual 140mm fans.

The CPU delta T of 50°C is up there with some of the best cases, matching the SilverStone RVX01, for example. The GPU result of 46°C, meanwhile, joins the SilverStone Primera PM01 at the top of the charts, suggesting that the front 140mm fan does a great job feeding the GPU cool air.


Noise from the two fans leans towards the high side, but Phanteks hasn't gone overboard here. It's certainly a case geared more towards performance than silence, and we still think some onboard fan control would have been nice. Still, most modern motherboards offer speed control even for 3-pin fans now, and the Phanteks PWM Hub is, as mentioned, an optional upgrade for those more concerned with noise control.

Conclusion

The Enthoo Pro M has gone up a little in price since we originally reviewed it, but can still be found in the region of £65. It was a great case to begin with, so the addition of a tempered glass side panel and an extra and seemingly better performing fan was never going to be a bad thing. The asking price of just over £85 seems reasonable enough given how nice a material tempered glass is as well as the performance and quality of the rest of the case.


Remember, this case uses the same internal design as the £145 Enthoo Evolv ATX. It does ship without the PWM Hub and pump mount and also with less drive caddies compared to that case, but these are all sold separately and can be easily added to the Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass thanks to the modular design. This is an approach we're fond of as it means you're not being sold unnecessary bits but instead can buy just what you need and tailor the case to suit your build.

All in all, this is a fantastic case. Its closest competitor in our eyes is NZXT's S340 Elite, which also sees an older design get the tempered glass treatment. Phanteks definitely has the upper hand for water-cooling support and its modular system makes it more flexible for those looking to cram more hardware inside, although NZXT's case has some nifty features that could well sway those looking to make the jump to VR. Either way, if £100 is your limit for a case, the Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass should definitely be on your shortlist.