Introduction

I would like to thank Sharkoon for supplying the review sample.


Sharkoon showed off the AK5 series alongside a slew of other cases at Computex in the summer, so it should come as no surprise that these enclosures are becoming available right on time during the Christmas season. The AK5G RGB, with the last letter standing for Glass, is available in black or white and sports four ARGB fans to show things off. On top of that Sharkoon also has the AK5M variant, where the M stands for Mesh. While we are not explicitly reviewing that variant, it offers the exact same body and fan setup, but allows for better airflow thanks to the mesh material.

Specifications

Packaging

The Sharkoon AK5G RGB ships in a black and white box. The white is more prone to discoloration due to dirt and grime during the shipping journey, but will also stick out more on a rack full of boxes. On the larger panels you will find an image of the chassis with some selling points, while both sides list the case specifications in a total of 14 different languages. A sticker will let you know which color variant is within the package.


Two Styrofoam spacers on the front and back of the case protect it during transport. This configuration makes sense, as it also fully covers the glass front of the case at the same time. A plastic bag has been placed over the case as an added layer of protection against scratches and fingerprints.