Review: NZXT H510 Elite

Conclusion

The H510 Elite is a stylish refresh of the likeable H500. New for 2019, NZXT has added forward-looking USB Type-C to the I/O panel, the glass frontage adds an extra layer of elegance, and the Aer RGB fans and addressable LED strip combine with the latest-generation smart device to offer eye-catching lighting effects.

Our test platform looks undeniably sleek inside this compact mid-tower enclosure, yet given the £150 price point, might we have expected a little more refinement in other areas? Having only one Type-A port feels stingy, the 3.5in drive cage is poorly thought out, and on an 'Elite' chassis at this end of the market, the availability of only a single top fan-mount could be viewed as a major shortcoming for high-end builds.

Four bundled fans help soften the blow, and the chassis does look lovely, yet at twice the price of the standard H510, NZXT's Elite model doesn't represent great value in a hotly-contested marketplace.

Bottom line: those invested heavily in NZXT CAM may choose to go Elite, but for everyone else the regular H510, at £75, makes far more sense.

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The NZXT H510 Elite chassis is available to purchase from Scan Computers.

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