Introduction
I would like to thank
XPG for supplying the review sample.
Born out of a sub-branding effort that took place in the past and was "upgraded" to its own independent branding, XPG is the gaming-focused product range from ADATA. The XPG Defender Pro we are reviewing today advertises E-ATX compatibility and a well-designed, metal exterior with embedded LED strips as well as a set of fans. As seen in the promotional image above, this case ships in either black or white color variants, and we received the white one for review.
Specifications
XPG Defender Pro |
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Case Type: | E-ATX Mid-Tower |
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Material: | Steel, plastic, and tempered glass |
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Weight: | N/A |
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Slots: | 7+2 |
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Drive Bays: | 2x Internal 2.5/3.5" 2x Internal 2.5" |
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Motherboard Form Factors: | Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, E-ATX, CEB, and EEB |
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Dimensions: | 492 x 220 x 441 mm |
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Front Door/Cover: | N/A |
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Front Fans: | 3x 120 or 2x 140 mm (2x XPG Vento 120 fans pre-installed) |
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Rear Fans: | 1x 120 mm (1x XPG Vento 120 fan pre-installed) |
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Top Fans: | 2x 120/ 140 mm (optional) |
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Bottom Fans: | N/A |
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Side Fans: | N/A |
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Front Radiator: | 360 / 280 mm |
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Rear Radiator: | 120 mm |
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Top Radiator: | 240 / 280 mm |
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Bottom Radiator: | N/A |
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Side Radiator: | N/A |
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I/O: | 2x USB 3.0 1x Headphone 1x Microphone |
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Fan/LED Controller: | ARGB controller |
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Compatibility: | CPU cooler: 170 mm GPU: 380 mm PSU: 220 mm |
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Packaging
XPG ships the Defender Pro in a plain brown box with an image of the enclosure on front and a blow-up diagram of it on the rear. One side lists the unit's specifications, while the other leaves room for shipping labels, but also comes with a sticker for the color you've received.
Two solid Styrofoam spacers hold the chassis in place, and a clear plastic bag keeps fingerprints and scratches away during packing.