be quiet!
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W
850 W · Platinum
90
/ 100
From $199
VS
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W wins by 2
Seasonic
Seasonic Focus GX-850
850 W · Gold
88
/ 100
From $149
Specdex verdict
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W lands at 90 and Seasonic Focus GX-850 at 88. That puts be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Pick Seasonic Focus GX-850 if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W 90
vs 88 Seasonic Focus GX-850
Score breakdown
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W
90 efficiency 90
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
Seasonic Focus GX-850
88 efficiency 88
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W | Seasonic Focus GX-850 |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 850 W | 850 W |
| Efficiency | Platinum | Gold |
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
Seasonic Focus GX-850
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! Straight Power 12 850W vs Seasonic Focus GX-850
Which is better, be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W or Seasonic Focus GX-850? +
be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Seasonic Focus GX-850 worth the price? +
At $149, Seasonic Focus GX-850 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in efficiency.
Does be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W or Seasonic Focus GX-850 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.