Testseek.co.uk have collected 69 expert reviews of the Fractal Design Define XL R2 and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Fractal Design Define XL R2.
May 2013
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69 Reviews
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Abstract: Not so long ago, you only had a handful of options if you were looking for a silent case. Luckily, things have changed in 2015. Hardware.Info tested no less than 20 silent cases for this review, and compared them to four of the classics. Which case stri...
the build quality is on a good level Fractal Design didn't make the mistake to go for super thin side panel to save weight They use solid metal sheets, paired with noise insulation material, therefore you get good stability and reasonable stiffness Furth...
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Published: 2013-04-29, Author: Matthew , review by: micromart.co.uk
Abstract: Full tower cases optimised for quietness aren't all that common in the case market, because those who need such a case are likely to fill it with hardware requiring lots of noisy air cooling. Fractal's Define series, however, is renowned for its ability t...
Overall I really enjoyed working with the Fractal Design XL R2 and while it might be a little on the large side for some people, it was designed with one thing in mind, extreme performance and Fractal Designs haven't cut any corners in delivering exactly...
The design of the Define XL R2 is undoubtedly better than it was before, and kudos go to Fractal for addressing issues like the lack of top fan mounts, the absence of fan control and the poor water-cooling support, as in each case these give users a wider...
Keeps noise levels in check, Good thermal performance, Large enough for extreme builds, Easy to work with, Solid build quality
Fan controller limited to three fans, Optical drive bays aren't toolfree, Aesthetics may be too simple
Fractal Design is a relative newcomer to the chassis marketplace, yet has managed to make an instant impression through a range of chassis that almost always manage to find a sweet spot between thermal performance and low-noise operation. The problem, if...
Great build quality, Very spacious, Flexible clearance options, Good thermal performance, Near silence guaranteed, Competitive pricing
No tool-free design for optical drives, Heavy
Fractal Design appear to be a company that are very careful with their implementations and changes on new models. As we found with the Define R4, the preference is to make small changes here and there to improve a predecessor. We have to admit this is...
High Build Quality, Design, Spacious Interior (XLATX Compatible), 3 PreInstalled Fans (140mm Front/140mm Rear/140mm Bottom), Room For A Total Of 7 Fans (120/140mm), Removable Top Drive Cage, Top Radiator Space (240mm/280mm), Low Noise Levels (Almost Inaud
Less Drive Trays Compared To Its Predecessor, PSU Clearance Issues with the Bottom PreInstalled Fan
My first encounter with Fractal Design was when they first entered the market back in late 2008 and although back then their products where a lot more impressive (not many manufacturers offered the same quality and innovation 5 years ago) than they are no...
