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Fractal Design Era ITX Silver vs Define R5 Black

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Brand
Fractal Design
Brand
Fractal Design
Model
FD-CA-ERA-ITX-SI
Model
FD-CA-DEF-R5-BK
Release Date
📅 March 2020
Release Date
📅 November 2014
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews
★★★★☆
(27 reviews)
User reviews
★★★★★
(52 reviews)
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Supported PC parts
Supported PC parts
Type
Mini ITX Desktop
Type
ATX Mid Tower
Color
Silver/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
1
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, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C
Front Panel I/O
USB 2.0 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
Dimensions
325 mm x 166 mm x 310 mm
Dimensions
520 mm x 231 mm x 451 mm
Volume
17 L
Volume
54 L
Max VGA length allowance
190 mm
Max VGA length allowance
310 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
295 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
440 mm
Expansion Slots
2
Expansion Slots
7
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What are the differences between Fractal Design Era ITX Silver and Define R5 Black? Analyze head-to-head all specifications and features to find out the better case.

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to pick the Fractal Design Era ITX Silver:

  • Newer Product, it was released around 5 years later.
  • Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C.

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Reasons to pick the Fractal Design Define R5 Black:

  • 71% cheaper, you can save $298.91.
  • +2 external 5.25" bays.
  • +7 internal 3.5" bays.
  • Additional VGA length allowance (+120.00mm).
  • Additional VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage) (+145.00mm).
  • +5 Expansion slots.
  • Supports the following motherboard formats: ATX, Micro ATX.
  • Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 2.0 Type A.
  • Hugely more space available (+69% total case volume).

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