The Cooler Master XG Plus 1050 Platinum wins in 3 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is 12VHPWR Connector (100% better).
Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W wins in 1 spec (MSRP: 25% better).
Recommendation
Choose XG Plus 1050 Platinum if you want the best overall performance — especially 12vhpwr connector.
Choose Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W if msrp matters more to you.
| Spec | Cooler MasterXG Plus 1050 Platinum | Fractal DesignIon+ 2 Platinum 860W |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Wattage | 1050W+22% | 860W |
| Efficiency | 80+ Platinum | 80+ Platinum |
| ATX Version | ATX 3.0+50% | ATX 2.0 |
| Design | ||
| Modular | Full | Full |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 140 mm |
| Depth | 160 mm | 150 mm |
| Connectors | ||
| SATA Connectors | N/A | 6 |
| PCIe Connectors | N/A | 4 |
| Features | ||
| 12VHPWR Connector | Yes+100% | No |
| Warranty | 10 | 10 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $200 | $150−25% |
| Release Date | Jun 2023 | Aug 2021 |
