The be quiet! Straight Power 12 850W wins in 6 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Warranty (233% better).
500 BQ wins in 1 spec (MSRP: 75% better).
Recommendation
Choose Straight Power 12 850W if you want the best overall performance — especially warranty.
Choose 500 BQ if msrp matters more to you.
| Spec | be quiet!Straight Power 12 850W | EVGA500 BQ |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Wattage | 850W+70% | 500W |
| Efficiency | 80+ Platinum+150% | 80+ Bronze |
| ATX Version | ATX 3.0+50% | ATX 2.0 |
| Design | ||
| Modular | Full+50% | Semi |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Depth | 160 mm | 140 mm |
| Connectors | ||
| SATA Connectors | 9 | N/A |
| PCIe Connectors | 5 | N/A |
| Features | ||
| 12VHPWR Connector | Yes+100% | No |
| Warranty | 10+233% | 3 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $160 | $40−75% |
| Release Date | Jul 2023 | Jan 2019 |
