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be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W vs Super Flower Leadex VII XG 850W: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W and Super Flower Leadex VII XG 850W separate most on wattage: be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 1000 W, Super Flower Leadex VII XG 850W at 850 W, 15% in favour of be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W. They match on 5 other specifications, including form factor, 12v-2x6 connectors and pcie 8-pin connectors. On price, Super Flower Leadex VII XG 850W sits at $149.99 against $349.99 for be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Super Flower |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 850 W-15% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Titanium | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 3.0 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Titanium | Platinum |
| Cybenetics Noise | A+ | A |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | No, flat black cables |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 4 | 4 |
| 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, 1x 12V-2x6 (600W), 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 3x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm Silent Wings (BQ SIW3-13525-HF), fluid dynamic bearing | 135mm fluid dynamic bearing |
| OEM / Platform | FSP | Super Flower in-house |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 600mm, EPS 700mm, PCIe 600mm, 12V-2x6 600mm, SATA 600+150+150+150mm | 24-pin 600mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 600mm, SATA 600-750mm |
| Length | 175 mm | 150 |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| MTBF | 100000 hours | 100000 |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years-17% | 12 |
| Model | Dark Power 13 1000W | Leadex VII XG 850W |
| Typical Price | $349.99 | $149.99 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W | Super Flower Leadex VII XG 850W |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.99 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| Amazon | $149.99 View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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.
Super Flower Leadex VII XG 850W
8.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A Gold-badged unit that tests like a Platinum one, backed by a 12-year warranty and full Japanese capacitors, our pick for enthusiasts who read the fine print.
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