Introduction
I would like to thank
XPG for supplying the review sample.
Born out of a sub-branding effort that took place in the past and was "upgraded" to its own independent branding, XPG is the gaming-focused product range from ADATA. The XPG Defender Pro we are reviewing today advertises E-ATX compatibility and a well-designed, metal exterior with embedded LED strips as well as a set of fans. As seen in the promotional image above, this case ships in either black or white color variants, and we received the white one for review.
Specifications
| XPG Defender Pro |
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| Case Type: | E-ATX Mid-Tower |
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| Material: | Steel, plastic, and tempered glass |
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| Weight: | N/A |
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| Slots: | 7+2 |
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| Drive Bays: | 2x Internal 2.5/3.5" 2x Internal 2.5" |
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Motherboard Form Factors: | Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, E-ATX, CEB, and EEB |
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| Dimensions: | 492 x 220 x 441 mm |
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| Front Door/Cover: | N/A |
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| Front Fans: | 3x 120 or 2x 140 mm (2x XPG Vento 120 fans pre-installed) |
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| Rear Fans: | 1x 120 mm (1x XPG Vento 120 fan pre-installed) |
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| Top Fans: | 2x 120/ 140 mm (optional) |
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| Bottom Fans: | N/A |
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| Side Fans: | N/A |
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| Front Radiator: | 360 / 280 mm |
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| Rear Radiator: | 120 mm |
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| Top Radiator: | 240 / 280 mm |
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| Bottom Radiator: | N/A |
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| Side Radiator: | N/A |
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| I/O: | 2x USB 3.0 1x Headphone 1x Microphone |
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| Fan/LED Controller: | ARGB controller |
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| Compatibility: | CPU cooler: 170 mm GPU: 380 mm PSU: 220 mm |
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Packaging
XPG ships the Defender Pro in a plain brown box with an image of the enclosure on front and a blow-up diagram of it on the rear. One side lists the unit's specifications, while the other leaves room for shipping labels, but also comes with a sticker for the color you've received.
Two solid Styrofoam spacers hold the chassis in place, and a clear plastic bag keeps fingerprints and scratches away during packing.