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be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W vs Seasonic Prime TX-1600: Comparison
What is the difference between be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W and Seasonic Prime TX-1600?
On wattage the spread is 66%, be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W 550 W against Seasonic Prime TX-1600 1600 W, so Seasonic Prime TX-1600 takes it. Add warranty to that, 10 years on the be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W versus 12 years on the Seasonic Prime TX-1600, and the pattern holds. 12v-2x6 connectors runs the same way, 1 on the be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W versus 2 on the Seasonic Prime TX-1600, another win for Seasonic Prime TX-1600.
Who each one is for
Buy the be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W for Quiet mainstream gaming builds and RTX 4060/RX 7600-class GPUs, though it is the wrong buy for anyone wanting fully modular cables and high-end or multi-GPU builds. The Seasonic Prime TX-1600 is the one to take for builders targeting an extreme multi-GPU or high-core-count workstation and anyone who wants fully modular cabling with native 12V-2x6 support, though it is not built for builds needing more than 1600W of continuous headroom and buyers who need the smallest possible SFX/SFX-L footprint. Our rating of the be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W (7.8/10): A quiet, Gold-rated 550W unit that's the right call for mainstream builds that don't need full modularity. Our rating of the Seasonic Prime TX-1600 (9.3/10): A best-in-class 1600W Titanium-rated ATX unit for an extreme multi-GPU or high-core-count workstation, held back only by its premium price.
Which is cheaper, be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W or Seasonic Prime TX-1600?
The Seasonic Prime TX-1600 asks 513% more, $460 against $74.99 for the be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W.
Frequently asked questions
Do the be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W and Seasonic Prime TX-1600 differ on fan size?
Yes. Fan Size reads 120 mm on the be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W versus 135 mm on the Seasonic Prime TX-1600.
Is the ATX Standard the same on the be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W and Seasonic Prime TX-1600?
It is. Both are listed at ATX 3.1, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
- be quiet!
- Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- Seasonic
Wattage
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
- 550 W-66%
- Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- 1600 WBest
80 PLUS Rating
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
- Gold
- Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- Titanium
Model Number
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
- Pure Power 12 550W
- Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- Prime TX-1600
ATX Standard
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
- ATX 3.1
- Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- ATX 3.1
Form Factor
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
- ATX
- Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- ATX
+12V Rail Amperage
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
- 45.8 A
- Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- 133.3 A
Single +12V Rail
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
- Yes
- Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- Yes
PCIe CEM Standard
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
- PCIe 5.1
- Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- PCIe 5.1
12V-2x6 Connectors
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
- 1-50%
- Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- 2
Zero-RPM Mode
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
- No
- Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- Yes
Sleeved Cables
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
- Yes
- Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- No
Connector Count
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
- 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x 12V-2x6, 2x PCIe 6+2-pin, 5x SATA, 1x Molex (all fixed)
- Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4 (3 cables), 6x PCIe 6+2-pin, 2x 12V-2x6, 4x SATA, 3x Molex
Fan Size
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
- 120 mm
- Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- 135 mm
Fan Model / Bearing
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
- 120mm be quiet! fan, rifle bearing
- Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- 135mm fluid dynamic bearing, Hybrid Silent fan control
OEM / Platform
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
- HEC
- Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- Seasonic
SATA Connectors
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
- 5
- Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- 4
Molex Connectors
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
- 1
- Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- 3
Length
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
- 160 mm
- Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- 210 mm
Colour
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
- Black
- Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- Black
MTBF
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
- 100000 hours
- Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- 100000 hours
Modularity
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
- Non-Modular
- Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- Fully Modular
Protections
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
- OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP
- Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP
Price
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
- 74.99 USD
- Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- 459.99 USD
Warranty
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
- 10 years-17%
- Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- 12 yearsBest
Which one should you pick?
Choose be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W if you want the higher MTBF (100000 hours vs 100000 hours).
Choose Seasonic Prime TX-1600 if you want the higher wattage (1600 W vs 550 W), the higher 12V-2x6 connectors (2 vs 1) and the higher warranty (12 years vs 10 years).
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W | Seasonic Prime TX-1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $74.99 View on Amazon | |
| Consumercarts listing | $459.99 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! Pure Power 12 550W
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A quiet, Gold-rated 550W unit that's the right call for mainstream builds that don't need full modularity.
Seasonic Prime TX-1600
9.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A best-in-class 1600W Titanium-rated ATX unit for an extreme multi-GPU or high-core-count workstation, held back only by its premium price.