The R5 has sound dampening material in the front and quieter 140mm fans (larger fans can spin more slowly and still provide the same airflow as smaller fans). The NZXT H230 is a budget oriented case with 120mm fans. The H440 is the model which competes with the Fractal r5.
The R5 has sound dampening material in the front and quieter 140mm fans (larger fans can spin more slowly and still provide the same airflow as smaller fans). The NZXT H230 is a budget oriented case with 120mm fans. The H440 is the model which competes with the Fractal r5.