With the popularity of ITX systems continually growing, a lot of brands are introducing their own products for that target segment, and we have seen some great ITX enclosures this year that offer great accessibility, build quality, and the ability to perform well regardless of size. About the performance: Brands that include any glass in their products tend to take a notable hit in how cool their case can keep the components. With that in mind, many simply offer a separate accessory to give the user the choice, either by including it in the box or offering it as a cheap upgrade path. To date, no ITX SFF chassis managed to offer both, so it is great to see Lian Li breaking that barrier with the Q58.

In terms of build quality, the Lian Li Q58 doesn't really leave anything to be desired. From the hinged, cleanly windowed halves to the thick metal top and front panels, or strong magnet on the back latch, everything feels cohesive and well put together. On the interior, the placement of the parts with the gap between PSU and dividing wall for cable management is a sensible choice, while the 2.5" HDD placement can be used without compromise. While the Lian Li Q58 is certainly best used with an SFX or SFX-L PSU, you may also opt for an ATX unit if you really want to save some money.

In terms of cooling, the Lian Li Q58 does really well with our compact air-cooling setup since all the critical components are placed right by the fine metal mesh panels. Even so, the compact case thrives when using a 280 mm AIO in the ceiling, which calls into question the usefulness of the ceiling-mounted 3.5" placement possibility or why someone would be willing to limit cooling in favor of an ATX PSU.

For all that, the price of the Lian Li Q58 is spot on, while being engineered extremely well, which results in a beautiful case that also performs so well it rivals some ATX towers.