Alright, let's talk about price first: at $169, the Thermaltake AH T200 is not cheap for an mATX enclosure by any means. But for that kind of money, you get a beautiful-looking, extremely well built chassis that employs lots of thick panels and material bordering on the uncompromising. It is clear that for this and the larger AH T600, look and feel are the biggest selling points. Considering that, price becomes secondary—in other words, this is not your sensible mATX chassis purchase.

Thermaltake has done an excellent job at keeping all the design details with the AH T200 even though its dimensions have been shrunk down considerably compared to the ATX-based AH T600. On top of that, this one comes fully assembled, which makes for a nicer assembly experience out of the box. Even though the AH T200 is smaller, it still allows for funky 2.5" HDD placement among the cockpit "air intakes," which results in up to five 2.5" drives. You may also opt to throw up to two 3.5" units into the mix instead, which still results in a respectable total of four possible drives within the chassis.

The smaller layout does come with two tangible drawbacks, though. On one hand, air coolers are limited to 150 mm or less in height, so many 140 mm towers will not fit. On the other, you may only install one large radiator within the AH T200, while traditional mATX cases these days usually allow for two.

That said, once assembled, the Thermaltake AH T200 looks clean, and you should have no hesitation showing off your cool hardware, either. Overall, the chassis is a unique case for those who prioritize looks over price without sacrificing too much compatibility.