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The Hyte Y60 and the Lian Li O11 Dynamic Evo are among the most popular cases on the market these days. Both offer a panoramic view of the rig inside, which makes them unique. These days, they are available for about the same price: $200. Thus, many PC builders might be confused between them. Arriving at a final decision can be quite difficult.
However, there are some slight differences between the cases that can make either of them a dealbreaker for some users. We still do believe that the final decision lies in which design you prefer more and which case offers better cooling prowess.
In this article, we will look at the two cases side-by-side and determine a better option for your use case.
Choosing between the Hyte Y60 and the Lian Li O11 Dynamic Evo can be quite difficult
Both the Hyte Y60 and the Lian Li O11 Dynamic Evo have a ton of positives going for them. Let's look at the basic tech specs to begin with.
The Lian Li O11 Dynamic Evo is an iterative update over the original PC-O11 case. The French case maker has partnered with der8auer for the new design, resulting in an even higher-end model with more room for customization and modding.
It comes with a relocatable I/O, vertical and horizontal GPU mounting support, and a reversible design. Thus, it can be customized to best fit your preferences. In addition, the case is based on the general Lian Li DNA, which means you get easily removable panels and brackets and superb build quality. The O11 packs a steel frame and weighs over 13 kg.
The Y60 takes ease of access and build quality seriously too. It packs a steel frame and a minimalist design. However, the company has relied on some plastic parts here and there to cut costs and weight. As a result, it is about 3.5 kg lighter than the O11 Dynamic.
The main focus of the Hyte Y60 is its design. Unlike the Lian Li case, it packs a panoramic view of the components inside, which makes it visually pleasing to look at. The computer case also comes with some notable features like a bundled PCIe Gen 4 riser cable and bundled fans. Notably, the O11 Dynamic Evo has no fans out of the box.
Similarly, the Lian Li case comes with support for dual PSU setups. However, unless you're a hardcore overclocker, this is a useless feature. Especially, in my opinion, losing storage mounting options for two PSUs doesn't make much sense.
It is worth noting that the Y60 didn't have the smoothest of receptions, with multiple reviewers complaining about the case's poor thermals compared to other options in the same price range.
Conclusion
The final answer boils down to what you're looking for — a visually pleasing build or better thermals. Both the Hyte Y60 and the Lian Li O11 Dynamic are great to build in, are designed for liquid cooling, and will support all motherboards and graphics cards in the market, including an RTX 4090.
The thermals of the Hyte Y60 aren't unacceptable. So, if you are okay with the trade-off and want a better showcase for your build, opt for the new kid in the market. Else, the tried and tested O11 Dynamic refresh will get the job done like a champ.
