The be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 750W and the Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W represent a technical tie, as each unit secures three category wins with one remaining feature parity. The most impactful advantage for the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 750W is its inclusion of a 12VHPWR connector, which provides a 100% improvement in native compatibility over the alternative. Conversely, the Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W offers a 50% advantage in modularity.

Users prioritizing modern GPU connectivity should select the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 750W to utilize its native 12VHPWR support. Those who prioritize cable management flexibility and require the superior modular design of the Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W should choose that unit instead. Both power supplies offer balanced specifications, so the final decision rests on whether your build requires the specific connector standard or the enhanced modularity provided by these respective models.