How Much Does it Cost?
At the time of writing, we didn’t get the final price from Lian Li. However, I know what time this review goes live, and we believe the stock will land later in the day at retailers. You can check Amazon here for new stock and prices right here. The standard Dynamic is anywhere from £115-160 dependant on variation. Just because of the higher number of materials, expect over £200 to be the norm.
Overview
So, throwing back a few weeks to my 011 Dynamic review. I loved that case, it’s staggeringly beautiful and very fairly priced. The work Lian Li is doing with Der8auer to revise their range is commendable. For me, that’s the one I would buy or even the cute as a button TU150. However, that’s just not enough for some. If you need something bigger, bolder, and just more capable of housing extreme hardware, then the 011 Dynamic XL is the obvious choice.
Competition
The extreme PC case market is littered with prime examples. The likes of Corsair, Thermaltake, Silverstone, etc, all have something great to offer for £200+ E-ATX beasts. However, Lian Li has a strong reputation and a proud history all of their own. I think it all comes down to personal taste though. You either love the 011 Dynamic XL look or you don’t. Personally, I can’t find a single fault with it. It’s a stunner to look at, especially with that white finish and brushed aluminium front panel. It’ll give anything else on the market a run for its money, that’s for sure.
Innovation
There’s nothing “new” in this case, it’s more just bigger is better. However, the tool-free side panel. The lift-out mounting of the glass, the tool-free drive bays, fantastic cable routing, and more. All of these things add up. If you’re building a complex system, you’ll be happy to find lots of quality of life features that make building in the 011 Dynamic XL easier than most. Add to that the usual high standard of fit, finish and general engineering you expect from a Lian Li product, and you know you’re making a sound investment.
Should I Buy One?
If you’ve got the room for it, the money to do it justice with a kick-ass ultra-fast gaming rig or workstation, and you love the look, I say DO IT! It’s easily one of the best-made cases in its class, and it’s likely to be a big hit with the modding scene too.
Thank you for detailed review and nice pictures!