Fractal Design Define R2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

7
Good:

1
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Unique set of features.
Sound dampening installed everywhere.
Space for eight hard drives.

Cons:

Some quality issues.
Graphic cards beyond 29 30 cm may not fit.

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Last revision on February 14, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Unique set of features
Sound dampening installed everywhere
Space for eight hard drives
Excellent cable routing possibilities
Plenty of areas to hide cables
Ready for 2.5" hard drives
Fan controller for three fans included
Black interior
Price
Black and White Color Scheme
Build Quality
ToolLess

Reviewers Didn't Like

Some quality issues
Graphic cards beyond 29 30 cm may not fit
Packaging seems too compact for safe transportation
No eSATA connectivity
Rather heavy
Bad paint job (thin layers)

Expert reviews and ratings

A great alternative to the Sonata, and...

By Atomic MPC on May 18, 2010

The Fractal Design Define R2 is a great case with a few unusual issues. Luckily, while I still have to mention them, most of these are probably just present in my sample. This goes for the loose mainboard tray and the bent case. Besides these issues,...

By techPowerUp! on April 30, 2010

The Fractal Design Define R2 case is an in-between ATX case. Its features aren't in the budget area but neither is its price. Since Fractal Design isn’t a very well-known brand yet, compared to bigger names, it is hard to come up with a...

By XSReviews on April 05, 2010

100

The Define R2 is spacious, sound-proof and stunning – it's simply one of the finest cases we've ever seen....

By Expert Reviews on April 04, 2010

The Define R2’s minimalist and straight forward styling will be very appealing to many – particularly the old school PC builders who enjoy clean cut looks instead of a UFO on their desk. The choice to include multiple 3.5”/2.5”...

By Bit-tech.net on January 15, 2010

Given the Define R2's similarity to the Antec Performance One line, the P183 is the obvious choice for a direct comparison. The R2 is a smaller case...

By SilentPC Review on March 28, 2010

Overall the Fractal Design Define R2 was literally the quietest case I have ever used. I was very impressed when we did the review on the Cooler Master Silent case but the one problem I had after prolonged use was the front panel was exposed and when...

By OverclockersQH on March 18, 2010

Fractal Design Define R2 is a good choice for everyone, who's looking for a stylish and quiet case in the mass of enclosures. While the paint job is a bit too thin, the structure itself is very sturdy. It's packed with features while still being...

By Metku.net on November 30, 2009

Define R2 è un cabinet middle tower che coniuga le esigenze stilistiche alla possibilità di assemblare sistemi di alto livello, mantenendo comunque un'elevata silenziosità. L'esterno dello chassis ha linee estremamente pulite e...

By BitCity on May 06, 2010

Con Define R2, Fractal design ci propone un case sobrio, dalle linee pulite ma forse, esteticamente, privo di un certo “carattere”. L'interno si presenta sufficientemente spazioso e le guarnizioni passacavo sono un plus che riteniamo...

By Nexthardware on April 30, 2010

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