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be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W Review & Specifications

The be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W by be quiet! is a power supply unit that provides 850 watts of power output. This unit follows the 3.1 standard and comes in a ATX size. It is certified with 80 PLUS® Platinum and rated at Platinum efficiency, reaching a peak efficiency of 94%. It features a 140 mm cooling fan with fan stop support, and is actively cooled. This PSU is modular . It delivers:

  • 71 A on the 12V rail (1 rail(s))
  • 20 A on the 5V rail
  • 20 A on the 3.3V rail
Operating at 100-240 V input, it includes a 10-year warranty. Physical dimensions are 160 x 150 x 86.

Power Supply Performance

The be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W is a high power PSU, sufficient for mainstream gaming systems and content creation workstations. It provides sufficient power for systems with modern multi-core CPUs and performance-class GPUs, offering headroom for overclocking and future upgrades.

This power supply offers an exceptionally high efficiency of 94%, rated as Platinum. Such a high efficiency level indicates premium build quality, minimal energy loss, and excellent power regulation. It is typically found in top-tier PC builds designed for enthusiasts and professionals seeking the best possible performance. The 10-year warranty further reflects the manufacturer's confidence in its durability and reliability.

This PSU offers moderate value, priced at $141.1 per kilowatt. It delivers decent performance and efficiency, making it a solid mid-range choice for most PC builds. It strikes a good balance between performance and cost, especially for builders prioritizing stability without overspending.

General Information

Manufacturerbe quiet!
Power Supply Namebe quiet! Power Zone 2 850W
Current Price Amazon $120
Amazon Price Updated 1 day, 4 hours ago.
Power Supply AvailableTrue

Specification

Power Output850 W
ATX Version / Form Factor3.1 / ATX
Certifications80 PLUS® Platinum
Efficiency RatingPlatinum
Modular / FanlessTrue / False
Fan Size / Fan Stop140 mm / True
Dimensions160 x 150 x 86
Warranty10 years

Performance

Input Voltage100-240 V
Number of 12 V Rails1
Output 12V / 5V / 3.3V 71 A / 20 A / 20 A
Maximum Efficiency94%
Price per kW141.1 USD/kW

be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W Compared to Similar Performance PSUs

Power Supply Price / Performance Table

Power_Supply (Desc) Price (Desc) Quality_&_Perf (Desc) Q&P/Price (Desc) USD/Kilowatt (Desc)
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W
$199 | ↑ 74.6%
79.9%
40.1%
199.0
199.0
Seasonic Focus GX-1000 White
$194 | ↑ 2.2%
79.9%
41.1%
194.3
194.3
MSI MPG A1000GS
$105 | ↓ -4.1%
79.9%
76.1%
105.0
105.0
MSI MAG A1000GL
$102 | 0.0%
79.9%
78.2%
102.2
102.2
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W
$110 | 0.0%
78.3%
71.2%
129.3
129.3
be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W
$120 | 0.0%
78.3%
65.3%
141.1
141.1
Lian Li Edge Series-850W
$128 | ↓ -25.8%
77.9%
61.1%
150.1
150.1
ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
$231 | ↑ 6.6%
77.9%
33.8%
271.5
271.5
ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum White…
$260 | 0.0%
77.9%
30.0%
305.9
305.9

PSU Comparison and Detail Specifications Table

Specification
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 10…
Seasonic Focus GX-1000 White
Seasonic Focus GX-1000 White
MSI MPG A1000GS
MSI MPG A1000GS
MSI MAG A1000GL
MSI MAG A1000GL

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be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W
be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W
be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W
Lian Li Edge Series-850W
Lian Li Edge Series-850W
ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Plat…
ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum White Edition
ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Plat…
Perf Chart
Price
$199❗ ↑ 74.6%
$194 ↑ 2.2%
$105 ↓ -4.1%
$102 0.0%
$110 0.0%
$120 0.0%
$128❗ ↓ -25.8%
$231 ↑ 6.6%
$260 0.0%
Price per kW 199.0 USD/kW 194.3 USD/kW 105.0 USD/kW 102.2 USD/kW 129.3 USD/kW 141.1 USD/kW 150.1 USD/kW 271.5 USD/kW 305.9 USD/kW
Manufacturer Thermaltake Seasonic MSI MSI be quiet! be quiet! Lian Li ASUS ASUS
Wattage 1000 W 1000 W 1000 W 1000 W 850 W 850 W 850 W 850 W 850 W
Ver. / FF 3.0 / ATX 3.0 / ATX 3.1 / ATX 3.1 / ATX 3.1 / ATX 3.1 / ATX 3.1 / ATX 3.1 / SFX 3.1 / SFX
Efficiency Gold (90%) Gold (90%) Gold (90%) Gold (90%) Gold (94%) Platinum (94%) Platinum (93%) Platinum (93%) Platinum (93%)
12V Rails 1 / 83 A 1 / 83 A 1 / 83 A 1 / 83 A 1 / 71 A 1 / 71 A 1 / 71 A 1 / 71 A 1 / 71 A
12V/5V/3.3V 83 A / 22 A / 22 A 83 A / 25 A / 25 A 83 A / 22 A / 22 A 83 A / 22 A / 22 A 70 A / 22 A / 22 A 71 A / 20 A / 20 A 70 A / 20 A / 20 A 71 A / 20 A / 20 A 71 A / 20 A / 20 A
Fan Size 135 mm 120 mm 135 mm 135 mm 120 mm 140 mm 120 mm 120 mm 120 mm
Modular ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Fan Stop ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Fanless
Dimensions 150mm(W) x 86mm(H) x 160mm(D) 140 × 150 × 86 mm 150 x 150 x 86 mm 150 x 150 x 86 mm 160 x 150 x 86 160 x 150 x 86 (D)182 mm x (W)86 mm x (H)150 mm 125 x 125 x 63.5 mm 125 x 125 x 63.5 mm
Warranty 10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years

Power Supply Specification Table

Power_Supply (Desc) Wattage (Desc) ATX Ver / FF / Modular Efficiency 12V Rails / Amp Output 12V/5V/3.3V Warranty
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W
1000 W 3.0 / ATX / True Gold, 90% 1 / 83.00 A 83 A / 22 A / 22 A 10 years
Seasonic Focus GX-1000 White
1000 W 3.0 / ATX / True Gold, 90% 1 / 83.00 A 83 A / 25 A / 25 A 10 years
MSI MPG A1000GS
1000 W 3.1 / ATX / True Gold, 90% 1 / 83.00 A 83 A / 22 A / 22 A 10 years
MSI MAG A1000GL
1000 W 3.1 / ATX / True Gold, 90% 1 / 83.00 A 83 A / 22 A / 22 A 10 years
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W
850 W 3.1 / ATX / True Gold, 94% 1 / 70.90 A 70 A / 22 A / 22 A 10 years
be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W
850 W 3.1 / ATX / True Platinum, 94% 1 / 71.00 A 71 A / 20 A / 20 A 10 years
Lian Li Edge Series-850W
850 W 3.1 / ATX / True Platinum, 93% 1 / 70.80 A 70 A / 20 A / 20 A 10 years
ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
850 W 3.1 / SFX / True Platinum, 93% 1 / 71.00 A 71 A / 20 A / 20 A 10 years
ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum White…
850 W 3.1 / SFX / True Platinum, 93% 1 / 71.00 A 71 A / 20 A / 20 A 10 years


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