be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W vs Corsair - RM850e (2023)
Between the Dark Power Pro 13 1300W and RM850e (2023), the Dark Power Pro 13 1300W comes out ahead in wattage and warranty, while the RM850e (2023) wins on several specs. Overall, the Dark Power Pro 13 1300W scores 82 and the RM850e (2023) scores 61.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Dark Power Pro 13 1300W is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 20.9 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 Dark Power Pro 13 1300W if you care most about wattage and warranty. The biggest gaps in its favor are wattage, warranty, efficiency.
The RM850e (2023) similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable modular, atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Dark Power Pro 13 1300W is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W wins
- ▲Wattage — 52.94% more. 1300 W vs 850 W.
- ▲Warranty — 3.00 yrs more. 10 vs 7.
- ▲Efficiency: 80+ Titanium (vs 80+ Gold).
Why Corsair - RM850e (2023) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W | Corsair - RM850e (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1300 Wlead | 850 W |
| Efficiency | 80+ Titaniumlead | 80+ Gold |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
Features
| Spec | be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W | Corsair - RM850e (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Modular | full | full |
| ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR | true | true |
| Warranty | 10 yrslead | 7 yrs |
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