BitFenix Shinobi XL

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 15 expert reviews

Excellent:

8
Good:

4
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros:

Extremely roomy chassis for the size.
XLATX support.
30 mm space for cable routing.

Cons:

Loose HDD trays ones with 2.5 inch drives cannot be secured properly.
ODD locking mechanism still leaves some wiggle room.

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Last revision on December 16, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Extremely roomy chassis for the size
XLATX support
30 mm space for cable routing
360, 240 mm radiator supported in one chassis
4x USB 3.0 ports with USB 2.0 connectivity build into the cable
USB SuperCharge port with dedicated power delivery

Reviewers Didn't Like

Loose HDD trays ones with 2.5 inch drives cannot be secured properly
ODD locking mechanism still leaves some wiggle room
When using all spots for radiators, you will be left with only two 5.25 inch bays
Air flow of front fan limited due to design

Expert reviews and ratings

I must admit to falling for the BitFenix Shinobi XL, maybe that's because I'm a bit of a sucker for full tower, white cases with massive amounts of room inside making your build nice and easy, whilst proving great water cooling support! Yes, I rather...

By pcGameware UK on September 07, 2014

The Shinobi XL has quite a bit of flexibility if you choose to build up a highly custom rig — we'd just like a little more attention spent on the fit and...

By CNET Australia on November 13, 2012

We had high hopes for the Shinobi XL, but ultimately it fell down quite dramatically in our testing. Exterior build quality is reasonable, and there’s lots of room inside in which to build a system, but poor HDD fittings inside the case spoil the...

By Bit-tech.net on July 26, 2012

This case is ideal for gamers and normal users alike. It has a plethora of fans, ample space, and a great build quality. For its extraordinary versatility and great airflow, the BitFenix Shinobi XL earns the Bjorn3D Golden Bear...

By bjorn3d.com on July 03, 2012

Firmly targeting as many performance and enthusiast PC users as it can, the Bitfenix Shinobi XL is a full tower chassis that ticks plenty of contemporary boxes. For instance, it has four USB 3.0 ports and a very welcome fast-charging port mounted on top,...

By TechRadar on June 06, 2012

BitFenix have been producing computer cases now for a few years and are earning a reputation in the industry, mainly due to their approach of producing products that ‘grant the user the utmost control, strength and performance to complete their...

By Kitguru.net on May 18, 2012

Let's get the admission of possible bias out of the way now. I really like Bitfenix. I'm not alone in thinking that the company has managed to have quite an impact on case market, with a range of impressively designed, budget-priced cases that would...

By PC Authority on April 19, 2012

My oh my what a complicated one this will be. Its an epic case there is no doubt of that and it smashes in at an awesome price point of just £119.99 at SpecialTech so what do you get for your 120 hard earned British pounds? Well watch the video if you...

By Overclock3D on March 15, 2012

The BitFenix Shinobi chassis has been a great success, spawning not only a white version, but also the ability to create your own case with a wide range of color elements and logo parts. Besides the fact, that the Shinobi XL is bigger, there is one...

By techPowerUp! on March 12, 2012

BitFenix’s new Shinobi XL takes the design of the original, highly acclaimed Shinobi case and supersizes it. The result is a full tower case that incorporates plenty of cooling options, a soft-touch rubberized exterior, ton of interior space and...

By Hardware Canucks on August 19, 2012

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