Fact check: What are the comparisons between Cooler Master’s HAF 500 and ELITE 301?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the provided analyses, a direct comparison between the HAF 500 and ELITE 301 cannot be made as there is no information available about the ELITE 301 in any of the sources ^[1]. However, we can provide comprehensive details about the HAF 500:

The HAF 500 is a midi-tower case that features:

• A mesh front panel with two 200mm ARGB front fans ^[2]
• Support for E-ATX motherboards up to 310mm ^[2]
• Dimensions: 510mm H x 516mm D x 224mm W ^[2]
• Modern I/O ports including 2x USB 3.0 and 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ^[3]
• Priced at 159.99 Euro ^[1]
• Available in black and white colors ^[1]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important aspects of the HAF 500 deserve attention:

• The case is essentially a rebranded version of the MasterCase H500 series ^{[2] [3]}
• While cooling capabilities are praised, there are concerns about:
• Fan quality
• Sound dampening
• Overall value for money ^[4]
• The case features innovative approaches but has some design limitations, such as suboptimal positioning of the 200mm fans ^[5]
• It includes a unique adjustable 120mm fan on the hard drive cage ^[3]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question assumes the possibility of a direct comparison between two products, but this creates several issues:

• There is no available data about the ELITE 301 in any of the provided sources
• The question might lead users to make assumptions about both products being comparable
• The sources appear to be primarily focused on reviewing the HAF 500, with some being from German media ^[3], which might affect the pricing and availability information provided

It's worth noting that Cooler Master, as the manufacturer, would benefit from positioning the HAF 500 as an evolution of their previous H500 series, while maintaining the premium pricing point of 159.99 Euro ^[1].