Corsair HX1500i vs MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5

The Corsair HX1500i leads on high-power builds, scoring 122.5 — about 28% ahead of the MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5. 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 3 of the 3 uses we score. The MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 is the cheaper of the two: the Corsair HX1500i costs around 20% more at RRP. The Corsair HX1500i is the pick: the stronger option and the better value.

HX1500iCorsairour pickMEG Ai1300P PCIE5MSI
Performance scores
High-Power122.5 ★96
Mainstream115 ★96.5
Efficiency105 ★98
Value scores
High-Power255.2 ★137.1
Mainstream239.6 ★137.9
Efficiency218.8 ★140
Specifications
Wattage1500 W ★1300 W
ATX Spec3.1 ★3
Efficiency @50%92 %92 %
Warranty10 yr10 yr
RRP$360$300 ★

★ 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.