80 PLUS Platinum Efficiency Rating — 6 Power Supplies Compared

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80 PLUS Platinum Efficiency Rating: which one for what?

The 6 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Gaming Quiet operation Value for Money Thin & Light

Leads for Gaming: Corsair HX1500i84%

Leads for Quiet operation: Corsair HX1000i66%

Leads for Value for Money: Corsair HX1000i52%

Leads for Thin & Light: Corsair SF1000 Platinum76%

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Corsair HX1000iCorsair
1000 W · 80 PLUS Platinum · Fully Modular
78% 66% 52% 52%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- ATX 3.x standard
Why it ranks here
- Cybenetics A noise rating
- Zero-rpm fan mode
Why it ranks here
- 10-year warranty
Why it ranks here
- Fully modular cables
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Corsair HX1200iCorsair
1200 W · 80 PLUS Platinum · Fully Modular
82% 66% 52% 52%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 1200 W
- ATX 3.x standard
Why it ranks here
- Cybenetics A noise rating
- Zero-rpm fan mode
Why it ranks here
- 10-year warranty
Why it ranks here
- Fully modular cables
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Corsair HX1500iCorsair
1500 W · 80 PLUS Platinum · Fully Modular
84% 58% 52% 52%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 1500 W
- ATX 3.x standard
Why it ranks here
- Zero-rpm fan mode
Why it ranks here
- 10-year warranty
Why it ranks here
- Fully modular cables
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Corsair SF750 PlatinumCorsair
750 W · 80 PLUS Platinum · Fully Modular
72% 58% 50% 76%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- ATX 3.x standard
Why it ranks here
- Zero-rpm fan mode
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Thin & Light
- SFX compact form
- Fully modular cables
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Corsair SF850 PlatinumCorsair
850 W · 80 PLUS Platinum · Fully Modular
74% 58% 50% 76%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- ATX 3.x standard
Why it ranks here
- Zero-rpm fan mode
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Thin & Light
- SFX compact form
- Fully modular cables
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Corsair SF1000 PlatinumCorsair
1000 W · 80 PLUS Platinum · Fully Modular
76% 56% 50% 76%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- ATX 3.x standard
Why it ranks here
- Zero-rpm fan mode
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Thin & Light
- SFX compact form
- Fully modular cables