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Compare Fractal Design Define R5 Black vs Define 7 Black Dark TG

Fractal Design Define R5 Black and Fractal Design Define 7 Black Dark TG are both cases with the same Internal 2.5" Drive Bays (2), Motherboard Compatibility (ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX) and Expansion Slots (7). The main differences are in External 5.25" Drive Bays, Internal 3.5" Drive Bays, Front Panel I/O and Dimensions.
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Brand
Fractal Design
Brand
Fractal Design
Model
FD-CA-DEF-R5-BK
Model
FD-C-DEF7C-02
Release Date
📅 November 2014
Release Date
📅 June 2020
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews
★★★★★
(52 reviews)
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★★★★★
(10 reviews)
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Type
ATX Mid Tower
Type
ATX Mid Tower
Color
Black
Color
Black
Includes Power Supply
No
Includes Power Supply
No
External 5.25" Drive Bays
2
External 5.25" Drive Bays
0
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
8
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
2
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Front Panel I/O
USB 2.0 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
Front Panel I/O
USB 2.0 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C
Dimensions
520 mm x 231 mm x 451 mm
Dimensions
427 mm x 210 mm x 474 mm
Volume
54 L
Volume
43 L
Max VGA length allowance
310 mm
Max VGA length allowance
341 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
440 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
-
Expansion Slots
7
Expansion Slots
7
Back Connect Support
No
Back Connect Support
No

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Fractal Design Define R5 Black:

  • +2 external 5.25" bays
  • +6 internal 3.5" bays
  • Moderately more space available (+22% total case volume)

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Reasons to buy the Fractal Design Define 7 Black Dark TG:

  • 7% cheaper, you can save $10.04
  • Newer Product, it was released around 6 years later
  • Additional VGA length allowance (+31.00mm)
  • Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C

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