Be careful of reviews that give cooling numbers, esp if you try to compare two different reviews, all sorts of factors can skew the numbers.
Two reviews from the same source are generally more reliable for a comparison but not 100%, pay attantion to their test procedures, pay attention to how they investigate anomalies.
Also most reviews only test with stock fans, so the moment you add or change a fan you've changed the results.
The idea of the Z front bezel of the Z9 blocking restricting the front intake I'm not sure I fully agree, it probably does restrict it slightly but the question is how much by? remember that the bit of plastic that make the Z are lifted up with slots in the side of them to allow air in.
Actually looking at it looks like the Z9 shares the same internal frame as the Z11 and Z12, it's just the bezels front and top, and a few other minor things that change so they should all get similar results for cooling


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) I might drill a grid of holes into the outer facing parts of that bezel, just to let a little more air through. Once I know everything in the case is working properly of course. 

