CyberPower EC850LCD
A desktop UPS with an LCD and power-saving outlets, for a home office PC with peripherals.
Amazon $119.95$119.95
The CyberPower EC850LCD is the better UPS battery backup overall, rated 3.2 to 2.9. The CyberPower EC850LCD leads on features and value. The CyberPower EC850LCD costs $17.75 less ($119.95 vs $137.70).
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$137.70
Which should you buy?
- Choose the CyberPower EC850LCD for features (LCD, software or network management vs USB charging) and value ($23.52 per 100 W ($119.95, 510 W) vs $30.60 per 100 W ($137.70, 450 W)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every desktop (under 1,000 VA) UPS battery backup; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | CyberPower EC850LCD | APC BE850G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 78 $23.52 per 100 W ($119.95, 510 W) | 66 $30.60 per 100 W ($137.70, 450 W) |
| Output 15% | 17 510 W rated output | 13 450 W rated output |
| Topology and waveform 20% | 50 topology and waveform not published (neutral score used) | 50 topology and waveform not published (neutral score used) |
| Runtime 10% | 50 runtime at 100 W not published (neutral score used) | 38 35 min at 100 W |
| Features 15% | 40 LCD, software or network management | 15 USB charging |
| Warranty 15% | 44 3-year warranty, $100,000 equipment guarantee | 40 3-year warranty, $75,000 equipment guarantee |
Specifications
| CyberPower EC850LCD | APC BE850G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Rated apparent power | 850 VA | 850 VA |
| Rated real power | 510 W | 450 W |
| Battery and runtime | ||
| User-replaceable battery | - | Yes |
| Runtime at 100 W | - | 35 min |
| Outlets and features | ||
| Outlets | 12 (6 on battery) | 9 (6 on battery) |
| Format | Desktop | Desktop |
| Display | LCD | - |
| USB charging ports | - | Yes |
| Data port, software or network option | Yes | No |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Connected-equipment guarantee | $100,000 | $75,000 |