be quiet!
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W
1300W · 80+ Titanium · Silent
92
/ 100
From $449
VS
Seasonic Prime TX-1600 wins by 3
Seasonic
Seasonic Prime TX-1600
1600 W · Titanium
95
/ 100
From $549
Specdex verdict
Seasonic Prime TX-1600 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W lands at 92 and Seasonic Prime TX-1600 at 95. That puts Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W if…
- ✓Quietest 1300W PSU
- ✓80+ Titanium efficiency
- ✓12-year warranty
Pick Seasonic Prime TX-1600 if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W 92
vs 95 Seasonic Prime TX-1600
Score breakdown
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W
92 efficiency 100
build 96
features 92
value 84
noise 0
cables 0
Seasonic Prime TX-1600
95 efficiency 95
build 0
features 0
value 84
noise 86
cables 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W | Seasonic Prime TX-1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1300W | 1600 W |
| Efficiency | 80+ Titanium | Titanium |
| Cooling | 135 mm Silent Wings (semi-passive) | — |
| Modular | Fully modular | — |
| 12VHPWR | Native cable included | — |
| Warranty | 12 years | — |
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W
Pros
- +Quietest 1300W PSU
- +80+ Titanium efficiency
- +12-year warranty
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Silent Wings 135 mm fan rare to source for replacement
- −Only one 12VHPWR cable included
Seasonic Prime TX-1600
Pros
- +Modular cabling on most
- +ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- +10-year warranty on many
Cons
- −Bulky on higher wattages
- −Fan noise varies by load
- −Cable length may not fit some cases
FAQ: be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W vs Seasonic Prime TX-1600
Which is better, be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W or Seasonic Prime TX-1600? +
Seasonic Prime TX-1600 scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W worth the price? +
At $449, be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in efficiency.
Is Seasonic Prime TX-1600 worth the price? +
At $549, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in efficiency.
Does be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1300W or Seasonic Prime TX-1600 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.