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Performance Rating
The CX550F achieves good performance. Although it uses a more modern platform than the CX550M and the XPG Pylon 550, it cannot match their performance. The situation would be different with lower ripple at 12V and tighter load regulation on all rails.
Noise Rating
The graph below depicts the cooling fan's average noise over the PSU's operating range, with an ambient temperature between 30 to 32 degrees Celsius (86 to 89.6 degrees Fahrenheit).
Under normal operating temperatures, the average noise output is not high. However, it could be even lower given the unit's high-efficiency levels. On the other hand, the not-so-high-quality Teapo SC caps need good airflow to live longer.
Efficiency Rating
The following graph shows the PSU's average efficiency throughout its operating range with an ambient temperature close to 30 degrees Celsius.
The CX550F achieves Gold level efficiency, so it easily reaches first place in this chart.
Power Factor Rating
The following graphs show the PSU's average power factor reading throughout its operating range with an ambient temperature close to 30 degrees Celsius and 115V/230V voltage input.
The APFC converter does a good job, delivering high PF readings with 115V input.
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