Seasonic Prime TX-1600
1600 W · Titanium
NZXT C1500 Platinum
1500 W · Platinum · ATX 3.1
Seasonic Prime TX-1600 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 lands at 95 and NZXT C1500 Platinum at 91. That puts Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ahead by 4 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 NZXT C1500 Platinum if…
- ✓Massive 1500 W headroom
- ✓ATX 3.1 12V-2x6
- ✓CAM software monitoring
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testEfficiency
TieCompared on the efficiency sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Cables
NZXT C1500 PlatinumCompared on the cables sub-score
NZXT C1500 Platinum leads on cables (92 vs 86).
Noise
NZXT C1500 PlatinumCompared on the noise sub-score
NZXT C1500 Platinum leads on noise (88 vs 86).
Value for money
NZXT C1500 PlatinumSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
NZXT C1500 Platinum more score per dollar ($349 vs $549).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Seasonic Prime TX-1600 | NZXT C1500 Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1600 W | 1500 W |
| Efficiency | Titanium | 80+ Platinum |
| Standard | — | ATX 3.1 |
| Connectors | — | 1× 12V-2x6 (600W) |
Seasonic Prime TX-1600
- +Modular cabling on most
- +ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- +10-year warranty on many
- −Bulky on higher wattages
- −Fan noise varies by load
- −Cable length may not fit some cases
NZXT C1500 Platinum
- +Massive 1500 W headroom
- +ATX 3.1 12V-2x6
- +CAM software monitoring
- −Overkill for most builds
- −Expensive
- −Fan a hair loud at max
FAQ: Seasonic Prime TX-1600 vs NZXT C1500 Platinum
Which is better, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 or NZXT C1500 Platinum? +
Seasonic Prime TX-1600 scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 NZXT C1500 Platinum worth the price? +
At $349, NZXT C1500 Platinum delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in efficiency.
Does Seasonic Prime TX-1600 or NZXT C1500 Platinum 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.
Which is better for cables, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 or NZXT C1500 Platinum? +
NZXT C1500 Platinum — leads on cables (92 vs 86). Compared on the cables sub-score.
Which is better for noise, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 or NZXT C1500 Platinum? +
NZXT C1500 Platinum — leads on noise (88 vs 86). Compared on the noise sub-score.