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be quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 vs Zalman ZM550-XG power supply unit

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 21identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Input current
    • Dark Power Pro 10:7 - 3.5 A
    • ZM550-XG power supply unit:7 A
  • Power factor
    • Dark Power Pro 10:0.99
    • ZM550-XG power supply unit:99
  • Combined power (+3.3V)
    • Dark Power Pro 10:110 W
    • ZM550-XG power supply unit:140 W
  • Combined power (+5V)
    • Dark Power Pro 10:110 W
    • ZM550-XG power supply unit:140 W
  • Combined power (-12V)
    • Dark Power Pro 10:6 W
    • ZM550-XG power supply unit:3.6 W
  • Combined power (+5Vsb)
    • Dark Power Pro 10:15 W
    • ZM550-XG power supply unit:12.5 W
  • Max output current (+3.3V)
    • Dark Power Pro 10:25 A
    • ZM550-XG power supply unit:22 A
  • Max output current (+5V)
    • Dark Power Pro 10:25 A
    • ZM550-XG power supply unit:18 A

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Comparison of Dark Power Pro 10, ZM550-XG
71 specifications
Power12 differ
Peak powerKnown for one610 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentDiffers7 - 3.5 A7 A
Maximum input current (@110V)Differs+12V1,+12V2,+12V3,+12V4,+3.3V,+5V,+5Vsb,-12V+12V,+3.3V,+5V,+5Vsb,-12V
Power factorDiffers0.9999
Combined power (+3.3V)Differs110 W140 W
Combined power (+5V)Differs110 W140 W
Combined power (-12V)Differs6 W3.6 W
Combined power (+5Vsb)Differs15 W12.5 W
Max output current (+3.3V)Differs25 A22 A
Max output current (+12V1)Known for one20 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Max output current (+12V2)Known for one20 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Max output current (+12V3)Known for one25 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Max output current (+12V4)Known for one25 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Max output current (+5V)Differs25 A18 A
Max output current (-12V)Differs0.5 A0.3 A
Max output current (+5Vsb)Differs3 A12.5 A
EfficiencyDiffers93%92%
Hold timeKnown for one24 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Number of SATA power connectorsDiffers92
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Differs76
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU power connectors (8-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
ATX power connector (20+4 pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Floppy disk drive connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PCI Express connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
ATX versionKnown for one2.31Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS versionKnown for one2.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one12.9 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Bearing technologyKnown for oneFDBUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs300000 h100000 h
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackYellow
Fan diameterDiffers13.5 cm13.9 cm
Fan speedKnown for one1500Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSide
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 80 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCE, CB, TÜV, Nemko (N), Semko (S), Fimko (FI), Demko (D), FCC, cTUVusUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one3.51 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one4.08 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Noise level (silent mode, <30%)Known for one11.7 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (quiet mode, 50%)Known for one11.7 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (full-load mode, 100%)Known for one12.9 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one272 x 118 x 400 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 x 180 x 86 mm

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