Seasonic Vertex PX-1200
1200 W · 80+ Platinum · ATX 3.0
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
1000 W · Titanium
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Seasonic Vertex PX-1200 lands at 93 and be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 94. That puts be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Seasonic Vertex PX-1200 if…
- ✓Rock-solid ripple
- ✓Platinum efficiency
- ✓Long 12-year warranty
Pick be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Seasonic Vertex PX-1200 | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1200 W | 1000 W |
| Efficiency | 80+ Platinum | Titanium |
| Standard | ATX 3.0 | — |
| Connectors | 1× 16-pin 12VHPWR (600W) | — |
Seasonic Vertex PX-1200
- +Rock-solid ripple
- +Platinum efficiency
- +Long 12-year warranty
- −Heavy at 2.6 kg
- −Expensive
- −Cables stiff
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
- +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
FAQ: Seasonic Vertex PX-1200 vs be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
Which is better, Seasonic Vertex PX-1200 or be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W? +
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Seasonic Vertex PX-1200 worth the price? +
At $289, Seasonic Vertex PX-1200 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — 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 Vertex PX-1200 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.