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be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W vs NZXT E850: Comparison
be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W and NZXT E850 separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W at 3, NZXT E850 at 6, 50% in favour of NZXT E850. They match on 7 other specifications, including wattage, form factor and eps 8-pin connectors. On price, be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W sits at $124.99 against $189.99 for NZXT E850.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | NZXT |
| Wattage | 850 W | 850 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Platinum | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 2.x |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 0 |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 3-50% | 6 |
| 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, 2x EPS 4+4, 6x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 6x Molex, 1x Mini-USB |
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | Pure Wings 3 140mm (BQ PUW3-14025-HR), rifle bearing | 120mm fluid dynamic bearing |
| OEM / Platform | FSP | Seasonic |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 7 | 8 |
| Molex Connectors | 1 | 6 |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 590mm, EPS 700mm, PCIe 600mm, 12V-2x6 600mm, SATA 550+150+150+155mm and 500+150+150mm | 24-pin 610mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 610mm, SATA 700mm |
| Length | 160 mm | 150 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Rifle | Fluid Dynamic |
| 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 | 10 years |
| Model | Power Zone 2 850W | E850 |
| Typical Price | $124.99 | $189.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/5764 | https://aphnetworks.com/reports/nzxt-e850-850w |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W | NZXT E850 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $124.99 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| Amazon | $189.99 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
NZXT E850
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A Seasonic-grade platform with genuinely useful CAM telemetry, worth the premium for NZXT ecosystem builds.
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