CONCLUSION

   Due to an old knee injury which started acting up again last year I haven’t been very active in regards to PC case reviews (obviously since my last such review was like 4 months ago) and so I hope I can get back on track soon. With that out of the way I think it’s evident from today’s review that the Pop XL Air will easily tick all boxes when one is out to get a new PC case. It looks great so it should cover most users in that regard and as for build quality and interior space you’ll really have a hard time finding an equally good mid-tower. The small storage area located at the base of the fascia is also a good addition especially if you plan on having the Pop XL Air on your desk. The 4 pre-installed 120mm ARGB fans combined with the perforated steel fascia ensure very good airflow levels inside the Pop XL Air and so adding more is not really needed. Again, if I had to nitpick I’d point out to the fact that you can’t put an 360mm radiator on top but since you can put one at the front of the Pop XL Air (and regardless of thickness at that) it’s not as important (still I would had liked to see that).

   With a price tag set at USD134.12 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and at 116.27Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de) the Pop XL Air Mid-Tower by Fractal Design is priced very well for what it offers. Yes, this may not be the most unique looking or largest PC case in the market today but it does look great, has plenty of interior space and build quality is very good so the Golden Award is clearly in order.

PROS

- Very Good Build Quality
- 3 Preinstalled 120mm ARGB Fans
- Radiator Space (Front 240/280/360mm & Top 240/280mm)
- 3 Removable Drive Cages
- Space For 185mm Tall CPU Coolers, 455mm Long Graphics Cards and 205mm Long PSUs
- Removable Air Filters (Top/Bottom)
- Hidden Compartment
- Price (For Some)

CONS

- Lacks Top 360mm Radiator Support