be quiet! - Pure Power 12 M 850W vs Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W
Between the Pure Power 12 M 850W and Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W, the Pure Power 12 M 850W comes out ahead in atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr, while the Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W wins on wattage and efficiency. Overall, the Pure Power 12 M 850W scores 61.1 and the Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W scores 61.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (61.1 vs 61.5). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Pure Power 12 M 850W if you care most about atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr. The biggest gaps in its favor are atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr.
Pick the Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W if you care most about wattage and efficiency. Its strongest claims are wattage, efficiency.
Both ship with comparable modular, warranty, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why be quiet! - Pure Power 12 M 850W wins
- ▲Has ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR.
Why Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W wins
- ▲Wattage — 1.18% more. 860 W vs 850 W.
- ▲Efficiency: 80+ Platinum (vs 80+ Gold).
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | be quiet! - Pure Power 12 M 850W | Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 850 W | 860 Wlead |
| Efficiency | 80+ Gold | 80+ Platinumlead |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
Features
| Spec | be quiet! - Pure Power 12 M 850W | Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W |
|---|---|---|
| Modular | full | full |
| ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR | truelead | false |
| Warranty | 10 yrs | 10 yrs |
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