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be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W vs be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W: Comparison
be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W and be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W at 3, be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W at 4, 25% in favour of be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W. Hold-Up Time splits them by another 2%, this time favouring be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W. They match on 14 other specifications, including wattage, form factor and cybenetics efficiency. On price, be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W sits at $124.99 against $129.99 for be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | be quiet! |
| Wattage | 850 W | 850 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Platinum | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 3.0 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | No |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Platinum |
| Cybenetics Noise | A+ | A- |
| PCIe CEM Standard | PCIe 5.1 | PCIe 5.0 |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Hold-Up Time | 21.1 ms | 20.6 ms-2% |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | No |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | Yes |
| Measured Avg Efficiency | 90.4 % | 89.81 % |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 3-25% | 4 |
| Measured Average Noise | 19.84 dBA | 25.03 dBA |
| Connector Count | 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x EPS 8-pin, 1x P4, 1x 12V-2x6 (600W), 3x PCIe 6+2-pin, 7x SATA, 1x Molex | 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 | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | Pure Wings 3 140mm (BQ PUW3-14025-HR), rifle bearing | 120mm rifle bearing (BQ QF2-12025-HS) |
| Max Watts Per GPU Conn | 600 W | 600 W |
| OEM / Platform | FSP | HEC |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 7 | 6 |
| Molex Connectors | 1 | 2 |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 590mm, EPS 700mm, PCIe 600mm, 12V-2x6 600mm, SATA 550+150+150+155mm and 500+150+150mm | 24-pin 550mm, EPS 600mm, 12VHPWR 600mm, PCIe 500+150mm, SATA 500+150+150+150mm |
| Length | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Rifle | Rifle |
| MTBF | 100000 hours | 100000 hours |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | Power Zone 2 850W | Pure Power 12 M 850W |
| Typical Price | $124.99 | $129.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/5764 | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4072 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W | be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $124.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $129.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
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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