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Compare Fractal Design Define Nano S vs Define R4

Fractal Design Define Nano S and Fractal Design Define R4 are both cases with the same Internal 2.5" Drive Bays (2). The main differences are in External 5.25" Drive Bays, Internal 3.5" Drive Bays, Motherboard Compatibility and Front Panel I/O.
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Brand
Fractal Design
Brand
Fractal Design
Model
FD-CA-DEF-NANO-S-BK
Model
FD-CA-DEF-R4-BL
Release Date
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Release Date
📅 November 2013
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews
★★★★★
(13 reviews)
User reviews
★★★★★
(145 reviews)
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Pros
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Pros
  • Great cable management
  • Fan controller
  • Dust filter for all intake-fans
  • Very solid
  • Quiet
Cons
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Cons
  • Heavy
  • Only 2 fans included
Type
Mini ITX Desktop
Type
ATX Mid Tower
Color
Black
Color
Black
Includes Power Supply
No
Includes Power Supply
No
External 5.25" Drive Bays
0
External 5.25" Drive Bays
2
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
2
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
8
Motherboard Compatibility
Mini ITX
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Front Panel I/O
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
Front Panel I/O
USB 2.0 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
Dimensions
203 mm x 330 mm x 400 mm
Dimensions
232 mm x 464 mm x 523 mm
Volume
27 L
Volume
56 L
Max VGA length allowance
315 mm
Max VGA length allowance
295 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
-
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
430 mm
Expansion Slots
2
Expansion Slots
7
Back Connect Support
No
Back Connect Support
No

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Fractal Design Define Nano S:

  • Additional VGA length allowance (+20.00mm)

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Reasons to buy the Fractal Design Define R4:

  • +2 external 5.25" bays
  • +6 internal 3.5" bays
  • +5 Expansion slots
  • Supports the following motherboard formats: ATX, Micro ATX
  • Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 2.0 Type A
  • Much more space available (+52% total case volume)

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