Miuzei Metal Case for Raspberry Pi 5 with Official Active
Miuzei Metal Case for Raspberry Pi 5 with Official Active Cooler Fan，Aluminum cooling case with PWM Fan and Heatsink for Raspberry Pi 5 4GB/8GB (No Pi Board)
Miuzei Metal Case for Raspberry Pi 5 with Official Active Cooler Fan，Aluminum cooling case with PWM Fan and Heatsink for Raspberry Pi 5 4GB/8GB (No Pi Board)
This case is quite “utilitarian” looking, as it’s basically a black, rectangular box with vents, and holes for the Raspberry Pi 5’s various ports. It looks nice enough though, and it feels substantial, being made of metal, but it doesn’t actually touch the Pi 5 anywhere that conducts heat, so the metal casing does not aid in heat dissipation. It’s much more robust than a plastic case though, and it protects the Pi quite well from damage.
The “official cooler” is a small fan on a big heatsink that rests on all the Pi’s main chips, and has thermal pads to ensure good conductivity. It’s easy to attach, just by pressing it into place through the holes specifically intended for this, on the Pi’s circuit board. Then just plug the fan cable into the header on the Pi and that’s that.
The case is easy to assemble as everything screws together (there was one spare screw of each type included), but I did have a few issues with it: first of all, the rubber insert for the power button and LED. The first time I assembled the case, when I turned on the Pi 5, it wouldn’t boot, it just sat there with a solid red light. After dismantling the case, I realised the rubber insert was not in place properly. It’s not stuck on or anything so before screwing the case together, I recommend you give the rubber button a few presses to make sure the power button “clicks” as it’s supposed to!
The other issue I had was with the micro SD card slot. It’s positioned such that the card is very deeply recessed, and it’s difficult to remove it from the Pi once the case has been fully assembled. It’s also quite easy for the card to fall inside the case, instead of going into the Pi, and if this happens you’ll have to dismantle it all to retrieve the card! I had this happen the first time I tried to put the card in, and it was quite annoying. I used tweezers to insert and remove the card on subsequent attempts, and I recommend you keep a set handy for this!
As for cooling performance, the fan speeds up and slows down, based on the current temperature. I ran a stress test, using cpuburn-a53, for one hour. The highest temperature recorded was 76C, and the fan is quite definitely audible when running at that temperature and speed. It’s not deafening but it is high pitched, and you will hear it over other noise. Unfortunately, that’s typical with a small fan like this. On the upside, the Pi never throttled during the test, even though it was running absolutely flat-out.
Overall the case is decent, and recommended if you don’t mind the noise from the fan, and you’re careful when assembling it and replacing the SD card.
When it comes to keeping your Raspberry Pi 5 cool and collected, the Miuzei Metal Case stands out as a robust contender. Crafted from an aluminum alloy, the case offers a sturdy hollow design that’s complemented by an active cooling fan and a copper heatsink, ensuring your device remains at an optimal temperature even under strain. The heat dissipation capabilities of this case are impressive; with the fan whirring into action, it’s clear that the designers have given thought to maintaining the longevity of your Raspberry Pi through efficient thermal management.
Unboxing the Miuzei Metal Case is a straightforward affair. The package includes not only the case itself but also a separately boxed cooler, a handy screwdriver for assembly, a set of case feet for stability and a concise instruction guide to get you started. The attention to detail is evident in the milling of the case, which is precise, leaving no sharp edges to catch on and providing a pleasantly flat surface that speaks to the quality of the build. The sheet metal pieces boast a sleek black coating, nicely complementing the end pieces and ensuring that the case doesn’t just protect your Raspberry Pi, but also enhances its aesthetic appeal.
Functionality isn’t compromised for form, either. The metal outer for the top is thoughtfully perforated, allowing for additional airflow to supplement the work of the active fan. While the case is compact, the fan pulls its weight effectively, maintaining a whisper-quiet operation during idle periods. It’s true that under full load, the fan’s presence becomes more noticeable, but even then, it’s far from disruptive. Access to the GPIO pins is facilitated through a ribbon cable, which is a slight inconvenience as it dangles externally, but this is a minor quibble. A point of concern for some might be that the Raspberry Pi board rests on just two pegs rather than four, which could potentially affect stability. However, in practice, this setup doesn’t seem to undermine the case’s overall functionality.
In conclusion, the Miuzei Metal Case for Raspberry Pi 5 is a solid investment for hobbyists looking to provide their projects with a durable, efficient, and stylish housing. It ticks most of the boxes for what you’d want in a protective case and does so with an air of quality that’s hard to overlook.
I’ve had a couple cases from Miuzei over the last few years for a few different generations of Pi’s that are running various projects around the house and I’m always pleased with the value for money and overall quality. This case mostly lives up to my expectations from prior purchases and it arrived very nicely packaged in a subtly branded cardboard box. Inside that you get the case itself, the required hardware(+spares), some self-stick grippy feet, a small Phillips head screwdriver and an official Raspberry Pi active cooler. Everything is separated with either grip-seal pouches or cardboard packaging, and the individual case parts were covered with foam to prevent any issues during shipping.
Everything goes together easily enough with the provided screwdriver, I did have some trouble getting the side pieces to slide into the lower half of the folded metal casing as the bends weren’t as straight as the top piece. It took more force than I’d prefer to get it in place, and once you’ve tightened up all the screws it doesn’t have any obvious misalignment as the screws help to even it all out once they’re in place. The case gives proper access to the RTC, UART, GPIO, DSI and CSI headers with some strategic clearance slots as shown in the product gallery.
It’s great that they’ve added in the official Raspberry Pi cooler or a generic fan option. But it would’ve been nice if they had an option that didn’t include a cooling option for those of us who already picked up an official cooler with our Pi 5 purchase. I’m certain they’re going to lose sales from the people who aren’t willing to purchase a case that comes with a redundant active cooler unless they happened to need a second one for another pi.
Something I’m not really fond of for this particular case is that they’ve been a little cheeky with the comparison between before and after adding the case. The before test is literally a bare Pi 5 without an active cooler, which is known to run very hot, it’s the entire reason that they even released the active cooler in the first place. A much fairer test would be to show a Pi 5 with the active cooler versus the same inside the case, and I bet that the difference wouldn’t be quite so significant. It’s not a huge deal to me as long as the case doesn’t cause the Pi to run hotter. Realistically, all I really want is a rugged case for protecting the Pi from physical damage and short hazards while it’s in use, which this case achieves.
Overall, at 19.99 it’s a reasonably nice looking & robust case which does the job without an issue while being decent value once you factor in the 5-6 cost for the cooler on its own. It doesn’t come with many accessories as what you’d typically get with the previous generation pi cases. Which doesn’t particularly bother me, as most of the accessories tend to be just cheap inclusions to make cases seem like better value for money.
This is a tough & sturdy little case for the raspberry pi 5 , It comes with its own heat sinks and fan built in which you would have to use as the official pi5 active cooler probably wouldn’t fit. there is no room in this particular case if you want to run your pi 5 via an NVMe Base. but this is a very good case.
Incorporating this case into my setup was a nod towards both functionality and aesthetics. The cooling system efficiently managed the heat, even under heavy use, ensuring optimal performance. Access to ports remained unobstructed, facilitating easy connections without fumbling. The robust material promised a long-term shield against physical damage, all while keeping the setup sleek and compact. This casing not only protected my investment but also enhanced its operation smoothly.
This is a good looking, industrial-style metal case with a large active fan. It kind of makes you wonder why you would go for a tiny board computer and then slap a metal case and active fan around it, dramatically increasing the size. The reason for that is of course because the Pi has evolved over the years and now kicks out a reasonable amount of heat (and processing power). It’s very easy to stack something on top of the Pi case, and that would lead to a dramatic rise in temperature, and heat cause failures.
The case itself is a nice black aluminium peppered with numerous air holes to let the heat escape. There are 4 added heat sinks to provide additional cooling to the key components of the Pi 5. Access to the GPIO pins is via a ribbon which snakes out of the case.
All in all it’s a good-looking case, and very reasonably priced.
This case is designed for a Raspberry Pi 5 and includes an active fan for cooling – a fan that is certainly larger than that included in the “official” Raspberry Pi 5 case.
The kit is very much a self-assembly job, with several small bags that include the top, bottom and two ends of the case. There is also the chunky active cooling and four separate copper heat coolers with self adhesive tape to attach to the Pi directly.
The kit also includes a mini screwdriver for assembly since this case does take a few minutes to full put together.
The only downside to this case is that there is no way to use the GPIO pins or place a HAT on them.
I am planning on getting a Raspberry Pi 5 very soon, and ordered this case in anticipation of receiving the Pi.
This case comes in several parts made from black-coloured aluminium. It contains all the fixings required to put it together, along with a small screwdriver. The fan is easy to fit, and it’s clear where the heat sinks need to be fitted.
In the past I’ve 3D-printed my own cases for Raspberry Pi computers, but with the Pi 5 being significantly more expensive and running hotter than previous iterations, I wanted to get a solid case that I can be sure will protect it AND allow it to stay cool.
Overall, I think it’s good value at 15.
I got this case as I recently got a Raspberry Pi 5 and wanted something substantial to protect it as the new Pi’s are so expensive! This caught my eye because of the cooling fan and the Raspberry Pi 5 runs relatively hot.
Included in the box are the case, the seperately boxed cooler, a screw driver, some case feet and a short instruction guide. The case itself is made out of two milled metal end pieces and then two folded sheet metal mid pieces. The metal end pieces of solid, well machined, black pieces. The milling is good, leaving no sharp edges and having a nice flat surface. The sheet metal pieces are also nicely finished, sporting a nice black coating it match the end pieces. All the hardware to hold it together is bagged up and works great.
The cooler feels like a must have now on these machines. You used to be able to get away with putting a little passive heat sink on it, however now you NEED to proper cooler. This when under load was able to take my processor down from 75c to around 45c, quite a large temperature change for such a small footprint. The metal outer for the top is perforated which helps with some airflow however it is a small case so the fan is doing a good job. Its also pretty quiet! You can certainly hear it if its under full load but overall, its barely hearable if you are at idle.
Overall, for 20.99, this is an excellent case for keeping the Pi protected, and the cooler is perfect for keeping it cool! I can highly recommend this! 5/5!
This is a really nice, well made case for the Pi 5. Everything is metal and very nicely finished. It all screws together nicely and encloses the Pi. Everything you need is in the box, including a little screwdriver.
I was really pleased to see the official Raspberry Pi Active Cooler included here, which is specifically designed for the Pi 5. This is probably the best way to cool your Pi and is easy to install. It doesn’t feel like any corners have been cut to produce a really nice case.
Note that this does only work with the Pi 5. Older devices have a slightly different form factor and don’t include the fan controller that is needed for the Active Cooler.
This aluminium case is on paper quite attractive but in practice fiddly to assemble.
Included is the main case, fan, heatsinks and a screwdriver.
Personally to-date have not required active cooling as my Pi is operating within normal range for my usage, but thought I’d give it a go.
I really do not like the construction compared to other manufactures which are “plop in and play”, this one requires quite a bit of assembly and the instructions are poor to follow. They are printed onto a tiny piece of card with no text instructions, so you just have to guess.
Once assembled it works as designed though