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ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum vs be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W: Comparison
ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum and be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum at 3, be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W at 4, 25% in favour of be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W. MTBF splits them by another 17%, this time favouring ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum. They match on 9 other specifications, including wattage, cybenetics efficiency and 12v-2x6 connectors. On price, be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W sits at $129.99 against $219.99 for ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | be quiet! |
| Wattage | 850 W | 850 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Platinum | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 3.0 |
| Form Factor | SFX-L | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | No |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Platinum |
| Cybenetics Noise | A | A- |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Hold-Up Time | 20.8 ms | 20.6 ms-1% |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | No |
| Sleeved Cables | No | Yes |
| Measured Avg Efficiency | 90.31 % | 89.81 % |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 3-25% | 4 |
| Measured Average Noise | 23.76 dBA | 25.03 dBA |
| Connector Count | 1x 24/20-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4-pin, 1x PCIe 16-pin, 3x PCIe 8-pin, 6x SATA, 4x Peripheral | 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x EPS 8-pin, 1x 12VHPWR (600W), 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 6x SATA, 2x Molex |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 120mm double ball bearing (CF1225H12D) | 120mm rifle bearing (BQ QF2-12025-HS) |
| OEM / Platform | Great Wall | HEC |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 6 | 6 |
| Molex Connectors | 4 | 2 |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 450mm, EPS 550mm, 16-pin 460mm, PCIe 450mm, SATA 300+190+90mm, Molex 300+100+100+100mm | 24-pin 550mm, EPS 600mm, 12VHPWR 600mm, PCIe 500+150mm, SATA 500+150+150+150mm |
| Length | 125 mm | 160 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Ball | Rifle |
| MTBF | 120000 hours | 100000 hours-17% |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum | Pure Power 12 M 850W |
| Typical Price | $219.99 | $129.99 |
| Source URL | https://rog.asus.com/power-supply-units/rog-loki/rog-loki-850p-sfx-l-gaming-model/spec/ | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4072 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum | be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $219.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $129.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A best-in-class 850W Platinum-rated SFX-L unit for a small-form-factor build running a high-end GPU, held back only by its premium price.
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The 850W Pure Power 12 M tops out the modular M-series, giving budget-focused builders a native 12V-2x6 connector and Gold efficiency without stepping up to the pricier Straight Power line.
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