Final words and conclusion

What we did like:

What the NZXT Zero can boast about is its build quality; it is elegant, good looking, durable, lightweight, spacious and we are happy to say, exceedingly quiet. It has a very clean minimal look which will appeal to the enthusiast sector. The little details easily missed at first glance just enhance the overall feeling of quality the product exudes. The smoked window at the front panel, the sideward placed drive cage and the single connector front port cables are just some of them. No matter how much we checked around the chassis, we could not find a single dent, sharp edge or other manufacturing glitch.

What we did not like:

Nothing is perfect, even the NZXT Zero. To begin with, the case looks humongous, but while it is very spacious the design has a certain downside. It is hard to hide cables inside the case and it can easily end up looking rather messy. The bank of 120mm fans give excellent cooling capability and they are placed in ideal positions however we feel the additional inclusion of a small 80mm fan only serves to raise noise levels and can on occasion block a larger power supply unit. Thankfully it is easily disconnected.

Who would we recommend it to:

The NZXT Zero is a great chassis, with the design and price tag clearly aiming towards the enthusiast market. We feel that the elegant design and low weight will make it popular among the gamers, both for good looks and easy transportation. Additionally those people who like an elegant chassis for their office or main room without pulsing and glowing lights will find this product appealing.

Considering the above and the £100 price tag, we believe that the NZXT Zero is worthy of our Shortlist Award.

What do these awards mean?

The average price of the NZXT Zero is 150$ at the time of this review.