Product comparison · 2 power supply units

be quiet! BN231 power supply unit vs be quiet! BN234 power supply unit

Key differences

Combined power (-12V)
- BN231 power supply unit:6 W
- BN234 power supply unit:3.6 W
PCI Express power connectors (6+2 pin)
- BN231 power supply unit:4
- BN234 power supply unit:2
Cabling type
- BN231 power supply unit:Non-Modular
- BN234 power supply unit:Semi-Modular
Weight
- BN231 power supply unit:2.14 kg
- BN234 power supply unit:2.18 kg
Package weight
- BN231 power supply unit:2.66 kg
- BN234 power supply unit:2.77 kg
Noise level (silent mode, <30%)
- BN231 power supply unit:10.2 dB
- BN234 power supply unit:10.3 dB
Noise level (quiet mode, 50%)
- BN231 power supply unit:10.9 dB
- BN234 power supply unit:10.7 dB
Noise level (full-load mode, 100%)
- BN231 power supply unit:15.5 dB
- BN234 power supply unit:15 dB

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Comparison of BN231, BN234
61 specifications	A be quiet! BN231 power supply unit Model BN231 View product	B be quiet! BN234 power supply unit Model BN234 View product
Power1 differ
Combined power (-12V)Differs	6 W	3.6 W
Ports & interfaces2 differ
PCI Express power connectors (6+2 pin)Differs	4	2
Cabling typeDiffers	Non-Modular	Semi-Modular
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.14 kg	2.18 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers	2.66 kg	2.77 kg
Other features3 differ
Noise level (silent mode, <30%)Differs	10.2 dB	10.3 dB
Noise level (quiet mode, 50%)Differs	10.9 dB	10.7 dB
Noise level (full-load mode, 100%)Differs	15.5 dB	15 dB

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