be quiet!
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W
850 W · Platinum
90
/ 100
From $199
VS
Jackery
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
Portable power station · 2024
90
/ 100
From $5,199
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W lands at 90 and Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus at 90. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Pick Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus if…
- ✓LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- ✓Solar input
- ✓Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W 90
vs 90 Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
Score breakdown
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W
90 efficiency 90
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
90 efficiency 85
noise 86
cables 90
value 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 850 W | — |
| Efficiency | Platinum | — |
| Type | — | Portable power station |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W
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
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
Pros
- +LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- +Solar input
- +Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Pricey per Wh
- −Shipping restrictions (Li-ion)
FAQ: be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W vs Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
Which is better, be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W or Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus? +
Both score 90 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W worth the price? +
At $199, be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in efficiency.
Is Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus worth the price? +
At $5,199, Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in cables.
Does be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W or Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus 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.