Corsair AX1600i vs MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5
The MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 leads on high-power builds, scoring 96 — about 4% ahead of the Corsair AX1600i. For high-power builds the MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 is the clear call: it scores higher and offers better value there. The MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 comes out ahead in 3 of the 3 uses we score. The MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 is the cheaper of the two: the Corsair AX1600i costs around 100% more at RRP. The MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 is the pick: the stronger option and the better value.
| AX1600iCorsair | MEG Ai1300P PCIE5MSIour pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| High-Power | 92.2 | 96 ★ |
| Mainstream | 93.5 | 96.5 ★ |
| Efficiency | 97.1 | 98 ★ |
| Value scores | ||
| High-Power | 76.8 | 160 ★ |
| Mainstream | 77.9 | 160.8 ★ |
| Efficiency | 80.9 | 163.3 ★ |
| Specifications | ||
| Wattage | 1600 W ★ | 1300 W |
| ATX Spec | 2.4 | 3 ★ |
| Efficiency @50% | 94 % ★ | 92 % |
| Warranty | 10 yr | 10 yr |
| RRP | £474 | £237 ★ |
★ 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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