Review: Fractal Design Define R6

Conclusion

Fractal Design has finally introduced its flagship Define R6 chassis. Keenly priced from £120 and arriving three years after the Define R5, the latest addition to the range boasts an array of attractive features delivered in typical Scandinavian style.

The external design will remain as divisive as ever - some will favour the simplicity while others may consider it mundane - but while the Define R6 isn't in our estimation as pretty as, say, a Dark Base 700, it has a feature set that few other mid-tower chassis can match.

With eight storage trays, nine fan mounts, support for multiple large radiators and a 5.25in optical bay, Define R6 covers all manner of builds.

The flexibility is a real boon, and is enhanced by Fractal's attention to detail. A hinged tempered-glass panel works really well, the top ModuVent is better than ever, the front door is reversible, the top, front and bottom are outfitted with easy access dust filters and there's sound-dampening material throughout. Not to mention sleeved I/O cabling and a nine-way integrated fan hub.

Bottom line: we'd like to see Fractal Design include USB Type-C as standard, but nevertheless, Define R6 is sleeker and more refined than most and serves as a genuine contender for any high-end build in 2018.

Fractal Design Define R6

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The Fractal Design Define R6 will be available to purchase from Scan Computers.

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