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 pick | MEG Ai1300P PCIE5MSI | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| High-Power | 122.5 ★ | 96 |
| Mainstream | 115 ★ | 96.5 |
| Efficiency | 105 ★ | 98 |
| Value scores | ||
| High-Power | 170.1 ★ | 160 |
| Mainstream | 159.7 | 160.8 ★ |
| Efficiency | 145.8 | 163.3 ★ |
| Specifications | ||
| Wattage | 1500 W ★ | 1300 W |
| ATX Spec | 3.1 ★ | 3 |
| Efficiency @50% | 92 % | 92 % |
| Warranty | 10 yr | 10 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.
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