Corsair
Corsair SF1000L
1000 W · Gold
91
/ 100
From $299
VS
Corsair HX1000i wins by 1
Corsair
Corsair HX1000i
1000 W · Platinum
92
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict
Corsair HX1000i takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair SF1000L lands at 91 and Corsair HX1000i at 92. That puts Corsair HX1000i ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Corsair SF1000L if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Pick Corsair HX1000i if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Corsair SF1000L 91
vs 92 Corsair HX1000i
Score breakdown
Corsair SF1000L
91 efficiency 91
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
Corsair HX1000i
92 efficiency 92
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Corsair SF1000L | Corsair HX1000i |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1000 W | 1000 W |
| Efficiency | Gold | Platinum |
Corsair SF1000L
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
Corsair HX1000i
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: Corsair SF1000L vs Corsair HX1000i
Which is better, Corsair SF1000L or Corsair HX1000i? +
Corsair HX1000i scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Corsair SF1000L worth the price? +
At $299, Corsair SF1000L delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in efficiency.
Is Corsair HX1000i worth the price? +
At $279, Corsair HX1000i delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in efficiency.
Does Corsair SF1000L or Corsair HX1000i 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.