Phanteks Enthoo Evolv MATX Tempered Glass Review

Performance Analysis

The Enthoo Evolv MATX Tempered Glass does very well in the cooling department, coming right near the top of both graphics for CPU and GPU cooling. The reasons for this are pretty straightforward. The combination of good ventilation up front and a well-positioned 140mm intake fan mean the GPU is very well fed with plenty of cool air, while the 140mm fan at the rear balances airflow nicely and exhausts plenty of heat away from the CPU cooler.


Noise isn't bad in this case, as most of the panels are solid without too many places for noise to escape. Conversely, it's not designed as a low-noise chassis, and there's nothing by way of sound-deadening material, for example. Phanteks' own fans, at least, don't make too much of a hum, even at the tested full speed. Nonetheless, we'd probably still try to find a way to limit their speed, as the cooling is good enough that they don't need to be at full pelt all the time.

Conclusion

As with most Phanteks cases, there's loads to like here. The build quality is simply excellent, and the case is extremely easy to work with and has room for plenty of hardware including custom water-cooling equipment, which is always more important at the more premium end of the market.


Nonetheless, we haven't been quite as bowled over with this chassis as we have in the past. The tempered glass panels are certainly a lovely addition, and we love the design of the right one and the way it hides everything but your SSDs. However, the issues with the sticker residue, weak magnets, and stiff hinges leave something of a sour taste, especially when they're a key part of the cost and appeal of the case. This, as well as the loss of the PWM fan hub, holds the Envoo Evolv MATX Tempered Glass back from our top award, but they're not deal-breakers, and it would certainly make a lovely home for a premium micro-ATX system, especially if you're keen on water-cooling and RGB lighting.