be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
1000 W · Titanium
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
1000 W · Titanium · ATX 3.0
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W lands at 94 and be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 94. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Pick be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W if…
- ✓80+ Titanium efficiency
- ✓Near-silent under load
- ✓12VHPWR included
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testEfficiency
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000WCompared on the efficiency sub-score
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W leads on efficiency (98 vs 94).
Noise
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000WCompared on the noise sub-score
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W leads on noise (96 vs 86).
Cables
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000WCompared on the cables sub-score
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W leads on cables (90 vs 86).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1000 W | 1000 W |
| Efficiency | Titanium | 80+ Titanium |
| Standard | — | ATX 3.0 |
| Connectors | — | 1× 12VHPWR (600W) |
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
- +Modular cabling on most
- +ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- +10-year warranty on many
- −Bulky on higher wattages
- −Fan noise varies by load
- −Cable length may not fit some cases
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
- +80+ Titanium efficiency
- +Near-silent under load
- +12VHPWR included
- −Very expensive
- −Heavy
- −Overlooked aesthetically vs competitors
FAQ: be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W vs be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
Which is better, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W or be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W? +
Both score 94 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W worth the price? +
At $329, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in efficiency.
Is be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W worth the price? +
At $329, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in efficiency.
Does be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W or be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for efficiency, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W or be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W? +
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W — leads on efficiency (98 vs 94). Compared on the efficiency sub-score.
Which is better for noise, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W or be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W? +
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W — leads on noise (96 vs 86). Compared on the noise sub-score.