be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W vs NZXT - C1500 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 82 and the C1500 Platinum scores 90.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The C1500 Platinum is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.7 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 efficiency. The biggest gaps in its favor are efficiency.
Pick the C1500 Platinum if you care most about wattage. Its strongest claims are wattage.
Both ship with comparable modular, atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr, warranty, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the C1500 Platinum 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
- ▲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 |
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