be quiet!

Overview

be quiet! is a German brand specializing in quiet power supplies, PC cases, and cooling solutions for gaming, workstations, and desktop PCs. Part of Listan GmbH, it targets the premium market with products emphasizing low noise and high performance, developed in-house at its German headquarters.¹²³

History

Listan GmbH was founded in 2000 as an online shop for PC components in Germany. In 2001, it introduced the be quiet! brand, starting with in-house developed power supplies in 2003, followed by case fans in 2009 and CPU coolers in 2010. Key milestones include acquiring Xilence in 2013, reaching over 100 employees in 2019, 125 million euros turnover in 2021, 20th anniversary and MOUNTAIN acquisition in 2022.³

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Product conception, design, and quality control occur exclusively at the headquarters in Glinde, Germany. Manufacturing details beyond in-house development are not specified, but the company maintains strict quality standards rooted in its German operations.²

Notable Products

• Dark Power series - High-end modular power supplies with exceptional efficiency and silence.
• Silent Base cases - PC cases optimized for low noise with sound-dampening materials.
• Pure Rock 2 - Affordable air cooler known for quiet operation and strong thermal performance.
• Light Loop AIO - All-in-one liquid cooler emphasizing silence and RGB aesthetics.
• Silent Wings 4 fans - High-performance PWM fans with minimal noise output.

Reputation

be quiet! is highly regarded by PC enthusiasts and professionals for its superior noise reduction and build quality in power supplies and cooling. It leads the premium quiet hardware segment, though some note higher prices compared to budget alternatives. Reliability and German engineering are consistent strengths across reviews.¹²³⁴