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In recent months we have been receiving a lot of emails about reviewing more budget-oriented products, likely due to the current climate. The Endorfy Vero L6 750W is the third budget power supply we have reviewed in recent months and in all honesty, it is not bad at all.
Initial impressions indicate that this is a more affordable unit, given the box artwork is simple line art style without any flashy packaging. This all makes sense considering the 70 euro price point, Endorfy want this to be as competitively priced as possible. It is also reasonably compact (87 x 140 x 150mm) so will fit into a variety of smaller chassis designs, targeting a wide audience.
Technically the Vero L6 is a solid performer for the money. Load regulation is not bad at all, and it passed the cross load test without a problem. Ripple suppression was another plus point, peaking at 18mV and 24mV respectively on the +3.3V and +5V lines, and 35mV on the +12V line, well within industry specifications.
The Stratus 120mm fluid dynamic bearing fan also performed very well and it was only when it sped up to a maximum rotational speed of 1,800 rpm it became clearly audible. Most people buying this power supply will likely have around 400 watt system load, so it remains perfectly quiet at this demand. It is only at around 500 watts load does the fan make its presence known.
The use of Chinese capacitors is never something I really like to see, but I get it – at this price point some compromises have to be made. Endorfy are offering a 5 year warranty with this unit so it gives some peace of mind for a prospective customer.
To be totally honest, however, the recent release of the Sharkoon Rebel P15 750W which we reviewed two weeks ago sours this review a little. Sharkoon achieved a higher grade Cybenetics Gold certification with their Andyson OEM design and they managed to use superior Nippon Chemi Con 105C Japanese capacitors in the unit as well.
This only leaves the price now to discuss, and while 69.90 euros is a very competitive price point, the Sharkoon Rebel P15 750W is 5 euros less, and it also has an extra 2 years of warranty, up to 7 years. This makes the Endorfy Vero L6 750W a tough sell. If they dropped the price to 60 euros, then it would undercut the Sharkoon Rebel P15 750W and justify the use of inferior Teapo capacitors, 2 years less warranty and lower rated Silver/Bronze Certifications.
Pros:
- Competitively priced.
- Good ripple suppression.
- Well made.
- Cybenetics Silver certification.
Cons:
- Not modular.
- Teapo capacitors.
- Limited availability.
- Gets loud at full load.
KitGuru says: For around 70 euros the Endorfy Vero L6 is a capable power supply for the budget sector. Technically it performs very well, though Sharkoon's Rebel P15 is well worth looking at, too.
