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be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W vs Seasonic Prime PX-1300: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W and Seasonic Prime PX-1300 separate most on wattage: be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 1000 W, Seasonic Prime PX-1300 at 1300 W, 23% in favour of Seasonic Prime PX-1300. Warranty splits them by another 17%, again favouring Seasonic Prime PX-1300. They match on 6 other specifications, including form factor, fan size and japanese capacitors. On price, Seasonic Prime PX-1300 sits at $299.99 against $349.99 for be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Seasonic |
| Wattage | 1000 W-23% | 1300 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Titanium | Platinum |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 2.x |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Titanium | Platinum |
| Cybenetics Noise | A+ | A++ |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 0 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | No | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | No |
| Connector Count | 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x EPS 8-pin, 1x 12V-2x6 (600W), 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 13x SATA, 2x Molex | 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 6x PCIe 6+2-pin, SATA and Molex per Seasonic modular cable set |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm Silent Wings (BQ SIW3-13525-HF), fluid dynamic bearing | 135mm fluid dynamic bearing, Hybrid Silent fan control |
| OEM / Platform | FSP | Seasonic |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | Yes |
| Length | 175 mm | 170 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| MTBF | 100000 hours | 100000 hours |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years-17% | 12 years |
| Model | Dark Power 13 1000W | Prime PX-1300 |
| Typical Price | $349.99 | $299.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4046 | https://seasonic.com/prime-px/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W | Seasonic Prime PX-1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $299.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
9.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A best-in-class 1000W Titanium-rated ATX unit for an RTX 4080/4090 or RTX 5080/5090-class high-end gaming build, held back only by its premium price.
Seasonic Prime PX-1300
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A best-in-class 1300W Platinum-rated ATX unit for a workstation or multi-GPU build with serious headroom, held back only by its premium price.
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