be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W vs NZXT - C1500 Platinum
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W | NZXT - C1500 Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1300 W | 1500 W |
| Efficiency | 80+ Titanium | 80+ Platinum |
Between the Dark Power Pro 13 1300W and C1500 Platinum, the Dark Power Pro 13 1300W comes out ahead in efficiency, while the C1500 Platinum wins on wattage. Overall, the Dark Power Pro 13 1300W scores 91.5 and the C1500 Platinum scores 91 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (91.5 vs 91). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Dark Power Pro 13 1300W if you care most about efficiency. The biggest gaps in its favor are efficiency. The single most decisive one: Efficiency: 80+ Titanium (vs 80+ Platinum).
Pick the C1500 Platinum if you care most about wattage. Its strongest claims are wattage. The single most decisive one: Wattage — 15.38% more. 1500 W vs 1300 W.
Both ship with comparable modular, atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr, warranty, so those specs do not 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 says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W or NZXT - C1500 Platinum?
be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W leads the current Mars Score by 0.5 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare wattage, efficiency against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W if…
be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W has the measurable edge on efficiency.
Choose NZXT - C1500 Platinum if…
NZXT - C1500 Platinum has the measurable edge on wattage w.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W wins
- ▲Efficiency: 80+ Titanium (vs 80+ Platinum).
Why NZXT - C1500 Platinum wins
- ▲Wattage — 15.38% more. 1500 W vs 1300 W.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W | NZXT - C1500 Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1300 W | 1500 Wlead |
| Efficiency | 80+ Titaniumlead | 80+ Platinum |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
Features
| Spec | be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W | NZXT - C1500 Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Modular | full | full |
| ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR | true | true |
| Warranty | 10 yrs | 10 yrs |