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Compare Fractal Design Define S FD-CA-DEF-S-BK-W vs Define R4

Fractal Design Define S FD-CA-DEF-S-BK-W and Fractal Design Define R4 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-S-BK-W
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.
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User reviews
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(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
ATX Mid Tower
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
3
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
8
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, Micro ATX, 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
233 mm x 451 mm x 520 mm
Dimensions
232 mm x 464 mm x 523 mm
Volume
55 L
Volume
56 L
Max VGA length allowance
425 mm
Max VGA length allowance
295 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
450 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
430 mm
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 S FD-CA-DEF-S-BK-W:

  • Additional VGA length allowance (+130.00mm)
  • Additional VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage) (+20.00mm)

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Reasons to buy the Fractal Design Define R4:

  • +2 external 5.25" bays
  • +5 internal 3.5" bays
  • Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 2.0 Type A
  • Slightly more space available (+3% total case volume)

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