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be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W vs Super Flower Leadex VII XG 850W: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W and Super Flower Leadex VII XG 850W separate most on hold-up time: be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W at 16.6 ms, Super Flower Leadex VII XG 850W at 29.8 ms, 44% in favour of Super Flower Leadex VII XG 850W. Wattage splits them by another 35%, again favouring Super Flower Leadex VII XG 850W. They match on 7 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, atx standard and form factor. On price, be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W sits at $74.99 against $149.99 for Super Flower Leadex VII XG 850W.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Super Flower |
| Wattage | 550 W-35% | 850 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 45.8 A | 70.8 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Hold-Up Time | 16.6 ms-44% | 29.8 ms |
| Zero-RPM Mode | No | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | No |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 2-33% | 3 |
| Connector Count | 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x 12V-2x6, 2x PCIe 6+2-pin, 5x SATA, 1x Molex (all fixed) | 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 1x 12V-2x6 (600W), 3x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 4x Molex |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 120mm be quiet! fan, rifle bearing | 140mm fluid dynamic bearing |
| OEM / Platform | HEC | In-house |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 1 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 5 | 12 |
| Molex Connectors | 1 | 4 |
| Cable Lengths | 24-pin 600mm, max cable length 550mm | 24-pin 600mm, EPS 700mm, PCIe 700mm, 12V-2x6 700mm, SATA 550+120+120+120mm, Molex 550+150+150+150mm |
| Length | 160 mm | 150 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Rifle | Fluid Dynamic |
| MTBF | 100000 hours | 100000 hours |
| Modularity | Non-Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years-17% | 12 years |
| Model | Pure Power 12 550W | Leadex VII XG 850W |
| Typical Price | $74.99 | $149.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/5684 | https://www.cybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2180/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W | Super Flower Leadex VII XG 850W |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $74.99 View on Amazon | $149.99 View on Amazon |
| Newegg | View on 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! 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.
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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