The Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W wins in 2 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Efficiency (25% better).
RM850x wins in 1 spec (MSRP: 7% better).
Recommendation
Choose Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W if you want the best overall performance — especially efficiency.
Choose RM850x if msrp matters more to you.
| Spec | CorsairRM850x | Fractal DesignIon+ 2 Platinum 860W |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Wattage | 850W | 860W+1% |
| Efficiency | 80+ Gold | 80+ Platinum+25% |
| ATX Version | ATX 2.0 | ATX 2.0 |
| Design | ||
| Modular | Full | Full |
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Depth | 160 mm | 150 mm |
| Connectors | ||
| SATA Connectors | N/A | 6 |
| PCIe Connectors | N/A | 4 |
| Features | ||
| 12VHPWR Connector | No | No |
| Warranty | 10 | 10 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $140−7% | $150 |
| Release Date | Sep 2021 | Aug 2021 |
