Corsair CX650 (2021) vs Thermaltake Smart 600W
The Corsair CX650 (2021) leads on high-power builds, scoring 43.8 — about 12% ahead of the Thermaltake Smart 600W. For mainstream builds the Corsair CX650 (2021) is the clear call: it scores higher and offers better value there. The Corsair CX650 (2021) comes out ahead in 3 of the 3 uses we score. The Thermaltake Smart 600W is the cheaper of the two: the Corsair CX650 (2021) costs around 40% more at RRP. The Corsair CX650 (2021) is the pick: the stronger option and the better value.
| CX650 (2021)Corsairour pick | Smart 600WThermaltake | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| High-Power | 43.8 ★ | 39.2 |
| Mainstream | 53.4 ★ | 47.1 |
| Efficiency | 69.3 ★ | 61.2 |
| Value scores | ||
| High-Power | 312.9 ★ | 131.2 |
| Mainstream | 381.4 ★ | 157.6 |
| Efficiency | 495 ★ | 204.8 |
| Specifications | ||
| Wattage | 650 W ★ | 600 W |
| ATX Spec | 2.4 ★ | 2.3 |
| Efficiency @50% | 88 % ★ | 85 % |
| Warranty | 5 yr ★ | 3 yr |
| RRP | €64 | €46 ★ |
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★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.
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