ADATA XPG Defender Pro

ADATA’s XPG Defender Pro is a nifty-looking case that emphasizes airflow, but a few quirky design issues take it down a notch. Plus, it's actually outmatched by the company’s own, more affordable XPG Invader model.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
ADATA XPG Defender Pro 1

Product details

  • Spacious design for easy build
  • Efficient Airflow layout with 3 pre-installed ARGB fans
  • Magnetic MESH Front Panel with Detachable Dust Filter and Bottom Removal Dust filter for easy cleaning
  • Supports various M/B sizes: Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, E-ATX, CEB, EEB
  • 2x2.5" Drive space and 2x 2.5"/3.5" Drive Trays

PROS

+ Unusual front-panel aesthetic
+ Roomy interior
+ Two tool-less 2.5-inch/3.5-inch drive brackets
+ Three RGB LED fans
+ Tempered-glass side panel

CONS

- Costs more than arguably better-featured XPG Invader
- Glass panel is tricky to remove
- Two 2.5-inch drive mounts are fixed to motherboard tray, hard to work with
- No removable PSU mounting bracket

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on April 12, 2021
ADATA’s XPG Defender Pro is a nifty-looking case that emphasizes airflow, but a few quirky design issues take it down a notch. Plus, it's actually outmatched by the company’s own, more affordable XPG Invader model.
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