Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W vs NZXT - C1500 Platinum
Between the Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W and C1500 Platinum, the Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W comes out ahead in several specs, while the C1500 Platinum wins on wattage / atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr. Overall, the Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W scores 61.5 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 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.
The Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the C1500 Platinum if you care most about wattage / atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr. Its strongest claims are wattage, atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr.
Both ship with comparable efficiency, modular, warranty, so those specs do not 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 Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why NZXT - C1500 Platinum wins
- ▲Wattage — 74.42% more. 1500 W vs 860 W.
- ▲Has ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W | NZXT - C1500 Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 860 W | 1500 Wlead |
| Efficiency | 80+ Platinum | 80+ Platinum |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
Features
| Spec | Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W | NZXT - C1500 Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Modular | full | full |
| ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR | false | truelead |
| Warranty | 10 yrs | 10 yrs |
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