Corsair - HX1500i (2023) vs Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Corsair - HX1500i (2023) | Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1500 W | 860 W |
| ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR | true | false |
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 91 and the Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W scores 83.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The HX1500i (2023) edges ahead on the Mars Score (91 vs 83.3), but the 7.7-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
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 single most decisive one: Wattage — 74.42% more. 1500 W vs 860 W.
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.
Which should you buy: Corsair - HX1500i (2023) or Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W?
Corsair - HX1500i (2023) leads the current Mars Score by 7.7 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare wattage against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Corsair - HX1500i (2023) if…
Corsair - HX1500i (2023) has the measurable edge on wattage w, has atx 3.
Choose Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W if…
Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
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 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 |
| Average noise (Cybenetics) | 27.55 dB(A) | lead |
| ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR | truelead | false |
| Warranty | 10 yrs | 10 yrs |