be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W vs Seasonic - PRIME TX-1300 Noctua
Between the Dark Power Pro 13 1300W and PRIME TX-1300 Noctua, the Dark Power Pro 13 1300W comes out ahead in several specs, while the PRIME TX-1300 Noctua wins on warranty. Overall, the Dark Power Pro 13 1300W scores 82 and the PRIME TX-1300 Noctua scores 82 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
The Dark Power Pro 13 1300W doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the PRIME TX-1300 Noctua if you care most about warranty. Its strongest claims are warranty.
Both ship with comparable wattage, efficiency, modular, so those specs don't 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 tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Seasonic - PRIME TX-1300 Noctua wins
- ▲Warranty — 2.00 yrs more. 12 vs 10.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W | Seasonic - PRIME TX-1300 Noctua |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1300 W | 1300 W |
| Efficiency | 80+ Titanium | 80+ Titanium |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
Features
| Spec | be quiet! - Dark Power Pro 13 1300W | Seasonic - PRIME TX-1300 Noctua |
|---|---|---|
| Modular | full | full |
| ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR | true | true |
| Warranty | 10 yrs | 12 yrslead |
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