80 Plus power supplies: Titanium, Platinum and Gold explained

In this article we explain what the 80 Plus power supplies with the efficiency levels Titanium, Platinum and Gold are. The 80 Plus initiative aims to promote power supplies that are particularly efficient and therefore good for the environment. But what exactly do the different ratings mean?

80 Plus power supplies: Titanium, Platinum & Gold simply explained

Nowadays, electricity consumption is becoming increasingly important due to environmental awareness and cost savings. Many people therefore want power supplies that are as efficient as possible. The 80 Plus initiative has set itself the goal of evaluating this efficiency.

• The higher the efficiency of a power supply, the more effectively electricity is converted within the power supply. The bottom line is lower power consumption. There are currently six different lines of action:
• 80 Plus power supplies have an efficiency of at least 80%.
• 80 Plus Bronze power supplies have an efficiency of at least 82%.
• 80 Plus Silver power supplies have an efficiency of at least 85%.
• 80 Plus Gold power supplies have an efficiency of at least 87%.
• 80 Plus Platinum power supplies have an efficiency of at least 89%.
• 80 Plus Titanium power supplies have an efficiency of at least 90%.
• We will tell you how much electricity you actually save with 80 Plus power supplies in an extra article.

On the next page you can read what you should pay attention to when buying a power supply.