Corsair - HX1500i (2023) vs Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W
Between the HX1500i (2023) and Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W, the HX1500i (2023) comes out ahead in wattage / atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr, while the Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W wins on several specs. Overall, the HX1500i (2023) scores 90.7 and the Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W scores 61.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The HX1500i (2023) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 29.2 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the HX1500i (2023) if you care most about wattage / atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr. The biggest gaps in its favor are wattage, atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr.
The Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable efficiency, modular, warranty, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the HX1500i (2023) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Corsair - HX1500i (2023) wins
- ▲Wattage — 74.42% more. 1500 W vs 860 W.
- ▲Has ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR.
Why Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Corsair - HX1500i (2023) | Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1500 Wlead | 860 W |
| Efficiency | 80+ Platinum | 80+ Platinum |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
Features
| Spec | Corsair - HX1500i (2023) | Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W |
|---|---|---|
| Modular | full | full |
| ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR | truelead | false |
| Warranty | 10 yrs | 10 yrs |
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