Corsair HX1500i vs Seasonic Prime TX-1600
The Corsair HX1500i leads on high-power builds, scoring 122.5 — about 10% ahead of the Seasonic Prime TX-1600. For high-power builds the Corsair HX1500i is the clear call: it scores higher and offers better value there. The Corsair HX1500i comes out ahead in 2 of the 3 uses we score. The Corsair HX1500i is the cheaper of the two: the Seasonic Prime TX-1600 costs around 53% more at RRP. The Corsair HX1500i is the pick: the stronger option and the better value.
| HX1500iCorsairour pick | Prime TX-1600Seasonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| High-Power | 122.5 ★ | 111.7 |
| Mainstream | 115 ★ | 110 |
| Efficiency | 105 | 108.1 ★ |
| Value scores | ||
| High-Power | 170.1 ★ | 101.5 |
| Mainstream | 159.7 ★ | 100 |
| Efficiency | 145.8 ★ | 98.3 |
| Specifications | ||
| Wattage | 1500 W | 1600 W ★ |
| ATX Spec | 3.1 ★ | 3 |
| Efficiency @50% | 92 % | 94 % ★ |
| Warranty | 10 yr | 12 yr ★ |
| RRP | €331 ★ | €506 |
★ 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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