Behringer Eurorack Rack roundup
The Best Behringer Eurorack Racks for the Money
Behringer's Eurorack cases offer good value at every size, but understanding which model suits which application requires looking beyond the HP count. The selections below cover the main options and the contexts they are best suited to, from first systems to travel rigs.
Best for Beginners: Behringer Eurorack Rack Go 62HP
The 62HP Behringer Eurorack Rack Go is the standard recommendation for a first modular system. It provides enough space for a basic 5–7 module voice, includes a clean and stable built-in power supply, and comes with a carry bag that makes it usable for studio sessions and live performance. At its retail price of approximately £120–£150, it is competitive with any other case in the same HP class. The wood end cheeks and front panel give it a more premium appearance than the price suggests. Its limitation is size — most players find 62HP too small within a year — but as a learning tool and travel case, it is the right choice. For a technical overview of the format, see the complete guide. For buying guidance beyond this list, see the buyer's guide.
Best for Travel: Behringer Eurorack Rack Go 36HP
The 36HP version of the Go series is the compact option — barely larger than a paperback book in footprint, and light enough to go in a bag without a second thought. At 36HP, the space is enough for a small, focused patch of 3–4 modules. It works well as a travel companion for a larger system (carrying a performance-optimised subset of modules) or as a dedicated effects and utility expander alongside another case. It is not a practical first case if you intend to build a complete synthesis voice, but for specific, constrained applications it is an excellent tool.
Best Budget Alternative: Doepfer A-100 Mini Case
For those who want more HP without spending significantly more, the Doepfer A-100 Mini Case offers 84HP in a desktop format at a comparable or slightly higher price to the Behringer Go 62HP. Doepfer invented the Eurorack format and their cases are well-regarded for reliability. The A-100 Mini uses a separate external power supply (the PSU3b), which adds to the cost but is a clean, reliable unit. For a first system where expandability matters, the additional HP of the Doepfer makes it a strong alternative to the Behringer options.
Best for Desktop Use: Tiptop Mantis
At 208HP across two rows (approximately 100HP per row), the Tiptop Mantis is the widely recommended step up from the Go series for players who want a serious desktop system. It includes a high-quality power supply with generous current capacity on all rails. The build quality is high, the power supply is notably clean, and the size is suitable for a complete synthesis environment covering synthesis, processing, sequencing and effects without running out of room. It costs approximately £250–£300 — significantly more than the Behringer Go series, but a meaningful step up in capacity and build quality.
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