Seasonic
Seasonic Prime TX-1600
1600 W · Titanium
95
/ 100
From $549
VS
Seasonic Prime TX-1600 wins by 1
be quiet!
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
1000 W · Titanium
94
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict
Seasonic Prime TX-1600 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 lands at 95 and be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 94. That puts Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Seasonic Prime TX-1600 if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Pick be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Seasonic Prime TX-1600 95
vs 94 be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
Score breakdown
Seasonic Prime TX-1600
95 efficiency 95
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
94 efficiency 94
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Seasonic Prime TX-1600 | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1600 W | 1000 W |
| Efficiency | Titanium | Titanium |
Seasonic Prime TX-1600
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! Dark Power 13 1000W
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 Prime TX-1600 vs be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
Which is better, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 or be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W? +
Seasonic Prime TX-1600 scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Seasonic Prime TX-1600 worth the price? +
At $549, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in efficiency.
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.
Does Seasonic Prime TX-1600 or be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W 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.