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