Testseek.com have collected 29 expert reviews of the Fractal Design Define XL and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Fractal Design Define XL.
April 2011
Experts 85% 29 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
The abundance of functionally identical elements with different design (disk guides, fasteners, fan filters, chassis feet, etc.) make us suspect that Fractal Design is still trying different solutions in practice in search of the best one. The current...
Extremely well built, Sound insulated, Tons of space, Ten plus hard drives, Unique compartmentalization, Nice looking, Good value, Excellent mechanical tolerance, Lots of options,
Front fan filter release tab location akward, Only three included fans, PSU cable hole needs relocating, Horizontal divider can limit cable routing, Could use side and top 230mm fan options, Front inner door/filter needs reworking
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We were really impressed by the Fractal Design Define XL. Its construction quality is superb, allowing you to build a high-end system with very low noise level at a very affordable price. The only real negative of this case is that you will probably ne...
Build Quality, Sound Dampening Materials, Room For 10 Hard Disk Drives, Extra Fan Controller Expansion Slot, Removable Hard Drive Cage, Price (For Some)
HDD Trays Could Be Better, Only 7 PCI Expansion Slots
With the Define XL Fractal Design has managed to manufacture a high-end, high quality full tower with far less than what other companies ask for similar sized towers. Of course the Define XL is not perfect and it’s quite evident that some parts...
Abstract: I arrived at home like normal the other day. After a long day of doing more than humanly possible, I put my bags down, sat down in my (Now relatively flat-cushioned) mesh back computer chair, and turned on my computer. After going through my usual rout...
Excellent Noise Absorption For Near Silent Computing, Impeccable Fit and Finish, Engineering and Layout Make Installation Easy, Configurable Three Chamber Design To Tailor Component Airflow, Excellent Airflow With Many Flow/Noise Balancing Options, Top Quality Materials Used In Every Component,
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If you ask me to hang a singular word on the Fractal Design Define XL, that word would be “refined”. I am a stickler for fit and finish, materials used, as well as attention to detail. The Define XL ranks at the top of the class in these aspects. With ...
Cable management, Sleek looks, Quiet, Value for money, Large CPU cooler installation hole
Door doesn't open all the way, Can't fit long power supplies
Overall the Define XL proved to be a successful addition to the Fractal Design cases lineup. It's a large, stylish and quiet monolith that even comes at a very affordable price. The provided three fans combined with the controller are quiet enough for...
Excellent cable management possibilities, Very spacious interior, Two types of sound dampening materials used, Can hold 10 hard drives, Three fans included, Top 230 mm fan angled for better sound encapsulation, Fan controller included, Very good paint job, 71 expansion slots, Front drive bay covers easily removable, Front dust filter easily accessible for cleaning, Excellent tray system for hard
No USB 3.0, Rather heavy, Fans not the quietest, Upper left corner a bit of a squeeze due to angled fan, Door only opens to the left
The Define XL may just look like a simple size increase of the Define R3 and from an outside perspective it actually is. It is a bit wider, a bit taller and comes with more external drive bays and a larger number of USB 2.0 connectors, but retains the ...
Abstract: Video Review: The 'XL" in Fractal Design Define XL Case stands for extra large and that's no lie. With lots of room to work, plenty of drive bays, excellent cooling, cable management system, great styling and so much more, this is one of the better cas...
We like the Define XL, but it has a number of niggling flaws that disappointed is as well. The poor positioning of the PSU power cable cut-out and the bizarre flap covering the CPU socket cut-out in the motherboard tray both stick out as irritants. We’...
