Corsair HX1000i Shift vs Corsair HX1200i
Corsair HX1200i — Pick the Corsair HX1200i — it leads these groups: Power 1 Connectors 1
Tap a group name to see the proof · The scoring method is public
The short answer
Corsair HX1200i wins this comparison with a score of 51/100, ahead of Corsair HX1000i Shift (46).
The main differences: Output power (1000 W vs 1200 W) · Max noise (35 dB vs 36 dB) · PCIe 6+2 pins (4 vs 5).
Scores are computed from 7 public spec attributes; missing values stay marked unknown in tables and are imputed at the category median, never passed off as measured.
At a glance
0–100 per group, normalized within the category · Tap a group for details
| Corsair HX1000i Shift | Corsair HX1200i | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 62 | 75 |
| Acoustics | 29 | 25 |
| Connectors | 71 | 79 |
| Value | 10 | 10 |
How to choose
Pick the Corsair HX1000i Shift if you care about…
- Max noise 35 dB +1 dB vs 36 dB
Pick the Corsair HX1200i if you care about…
- Output power 1200 W +200 W vs 1000 W
- PCIe 6+2 pins 5 +1 vs 4
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Where they differ
3 · Only rows that actually differ, with a verdict per row
| Corsair HX1000i Shift | Corsair HX1200i | Where they differ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Output power | 1000 W | 1200 W | Corsair HX1200i |
| Max noise | 35 dB | 36 dB | Corsair HX1000i Shift |
| PCIe 6+2 pins | 4 | 5 | Corsair HX1200i |
The record
Grouped and collapsible · Tap a group to fold
Power2▾
| Corsair HX1000i Shift | Corsair HX1200i | |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 1000 W | 1200 W |
| 80 PLUS rating | Platinum | Platinum |
Acoustics2▾
| Corsair HX1000i Shift | Corsair HX1200i | |
|---|---|---|
| Max noise | 35 dB | 36 dB |
| Cybenetics noise | A+ | A+ |
Connectors2▾
| Corsair HX1000i Shift | Corsair HX1200i | |
|---|---|---|
| 12VHPWR connector | ✓ | ✓ |
| PCIe 6+2 pins | 4 | 5 |
Value1▾
| Corsair HX1000i Shift | Corsair HX1200i | |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 10 yr | 10 yr |
Data sources: GSMArena
FAQ
Which is better, Corsair HX1000i Shift or Corsair HX1200i?
Corsair HX1200i has the higher overall score (51 vs 46) and leads in Power, Connectors. Choose Corsair HX1000i Shift instead if Max noise matters more to you.
What are the main differences?
The main differences: Output power (1000 W vs 1200 W) · Max noise (35 dB vs 36 dB) · PCIe 6+2 pins (4 vs 5).
How are the scores calculated?
We normalize 7 public spec attributes within the category and weight them by group into a 0–100 score; missing values are inherited from spec-identical twins or imputed at the category median, so a sparse spec sheet never earns an advantage. The methodology is public.