The XPG Invader X Mini manages to provide a five ARGB fan, USB-C foundation in the form of a dual-glass chassis at a mere $75. Considering the case at that price could be rather enticing to the budget minded end-user. It does represent a noticeable $25 price jump when compared to XPGs own Valor Mesh, which comes equipped with four non-RGB fans and lacks USB-C. That price difference feels understandable in that context.

That said, the market in the $50 range vs. $75 is completely different. In the last few years since XPG first used this body, we have reviewed dual-glass enclosures which cost $10 less, lack the total number of fans, but manage to offer a very different overall experience, or cases that clock in at $15 more, with completely custom tooling that actually translates in tangible benefits to the user.

Yes, one could argue that you could buy this case due to the five fans, which is certainly a USP. But these units don't translate into far better cooling inside this body, so buyers are relegated to justify the purchase for how it looks. If it seems like I am running out of steam at this point to hype up the XPG Invader X Mini, you are not mistaken.

The idea of a XPG Invader X Mini as an ultra-compact, but still ATX version of the Invader X is great and certainly unique. If you are looking for exactly that: compact and dual-glass, then the XPG Invader X Mini is a cool looking choice.

But it feels like a mismatch trying to compete on price too, limiting some aspects while adding others where we don't see a benefit to justify the extra expense vs. what the user really gets in terms of functionality, so it is hard to recommend it over either buying a more affordable dual-glass alternative but forgoing the bling of ARGB absolutely everywhere, or spending just a tad more and getting a completely different visual, but far more functional experience.