be quiet!
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
1000 W · Titanium · ATX 3.0
94
/ 100
From $329
VS
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W wins by 6
Seasonic
Seasonic Focus GX-850
850 W · Gold
88
/ 100
From $149
Specdex verdict
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W lands at 94 and Seasonic Focus GX-850 at 88. That puts be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W if…
- ✓80+ Titanium efficiency
- ✓Near-silent under load
- ✓12VHPWR included
Pick Seasonic Focus GX-850 if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W 94
vs 88 Seasonic Focus GX-850
Score breakdown
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
94 efficiency 98
noise 96
cables 90
value 82
Seasonic Focus GX-850
88 efficiency 88
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W | Seasonic Focus GX-850 |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1000 W | 850 W |
| Efficiency | 80+ Titanium | Gold |
| Standard | ATX 3.0 | — |
| Connectors | 1× 12VHPWR (600W) | — |
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
Pros
- +80+ Titanium efficiency
- +Near-silent under load
- +12VHPWR included
Cons
- −Very expensive
- −Heavy
- −Overlooked aesthetically vs competitors
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! Dark Power 13 1000W vs Seasonic Focus GX-850
Which is better, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W or Seasonic Focus GX-850? +
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W worth the price? +
At $329, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W delivers a Specdex score of 94 — 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! Dark Power 13 1000W 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.