Final Words & Conclusion
The 2500D is a pretty impressive and solid PC case, however our biggest grip is that there are no fans included, and the product as tested is 159 USD already. The chassis itself though is nice, albeit we feel the metal sheets are pretty thin, inside, you'll have more room with a really nice option to place a radiator next to the motherboards. Thanks to the side design, the chassis looks better than ever, albeit that, of course, is a bit of a subjective thing to state. The side glass panel have a nice sturdy feel to it, and then the design is elaborate with the nice tempered glass panel. Acoustic tests we did not perform, as no fans are included with this chassis. And really we're a bit disappointed about that. Despite its roomy interior, the 2500D feels like a compact-looking chassis; you can house anything smaller than and including a Mini-ATX motherboard-wise.
Aesthetics
The looks of the product, while subjective, is notably stylish, featuring a premium design with new tempered glass. The overall aesthetic is sleek and understated, with no overly loud features. The incorporation of Corsair's signature accents might not appeal to everyone, yet in this case, they are not overwhelming, the design accommodates the addition of an RGB-based liquid cooling system (LCS). The chassis is designed with dark-tinted tempered glass, allowing a clear view of the PC's internal components, which are uniformly black, including the dust filters, USB ports, and rubberized grommet holes, enhancing the cohesive and sophisticated look.
Features
The internals are great, properly sized Mini ATX form factor motherboards will fit but of course, it ends there, the most lengthy graphics card will fit problem-free. There's also proper space for liquid cooling on the front side and topside including the forward facing LCS and this its fans. The icing on top of the cake thus is the ability to place a radiator or RGB fans next to the motherboard, and there are plenty of configuration options for that. You'll even get two 360 rad placements at the top and bottom side. The drive bays have sufficient space for two HDDs, and you can install a good number of 2.5" SSDs (which are slowly getting replaced by NVMe M.2 storage these days as well, of course). The chassis has nice motherboard cut-outs with that gutter, and there's space left for cable routing, albeit we'd like to have seen more space at the top side of the motherboard for cables as currently the 3.5" drive bay is blocking that (but it is removable).
The Verdict
The 2500D Airflow chassis follows conventional design and structural principles, yet the introduction of new optional features distinguishes all that somewhat. Contrary to the notion that innovation in chassis design is limited, the 2500D model by Corsair shows improvements. The chassis exhibits a sleek design with a dark aesthetic, enhanced by its features and functionality, likely appealing to a wide audience. The top, bottom and right side of the motherboard sections has been redesigned to accommodate liquid cooling systems (LCS) bordering that motherboard. The cooling performance with usage of a few good fans will be sufficient, with a mesh design for improved ventilation at bottom, front, top and right side it'll not be an issue. That of course at the expense of a more streamlined appearance. User-friendliness and low maintenance are also key characteristics of the 2500D, highlighted by easy-to-remove dust filters that are simple to clean. The chassis provides ample storage solutions and efficient cable management options. Despite its many features and attractive design, the price point is a significant consideration. The 2500D Airflow is priced at approximately $160 (no fans).
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