CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD3
A lower-priced 1500 VA UPS with AVR and an LCD for a PC with a conventional power supply.
Amazon $199.95$199.95
The CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD3 and the APC BR1500MS2 are evenly matched, rated 3.6 and 3.6. The CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD3 leads on features, value and warranty. The APC BR1500MS2 wins on topology and waveform. The CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD3 costs $100.04 less ($199.95 vs $299.99).
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$299.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD3 for features (automatic voltage regulation, LCD, USB charging, software or network management vs automatic voltage regulation, USB charging), value ($22.22 per 100 W ($199.95, 900 W) vs $33.33 per 100 W ($299.99, 900 W)) and warranty (3-year warranty, $500,000 equipment guarantee vs 3-year warranty, no equipment guarantee published).
- Choose the APC BR1500MS2 for topology and waveform (line-interactive, sine wave vs line-interactive, simulated sine wave).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every tower (1,000 to 2,000 VA) UPS battery backup; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD3 | APC BR1500MS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 81 $22.22 per 100 W ($199.95, 900 W) | 62 $33.33 per 100 W ($299.99, 900 W) |
| Output 15% | 42 900 W rated output | 42 900 W rated output |
| Topology and waveform 20% | 30 line-interactive, simulated sine wave | 80 line-interactive, sine wave |
| Runtime 10% | 50 runtime at 100 W not published (neutral score used) | 97 73 min at 100 W |
| Features 15% | 80 automatic voltage regulation, LCD, USB charging, software or network management | 40 automatic voltage regulation, USB charging |
| Warranty 15% | 65 3-year warranty, $500,000 equipment guarantee | 35 3-year warranty, no equipment guarantee published |
Specifications
| CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD3 | APC BR1500MS2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Rated apparent power | 1,500 VA | 1,500 VA |
| Rated real power | 900 W | 900 W |
| Topology | Line-interactive | Line-interactive |
| Battery waveform | Simulated sine | Sine wave |
| Automatic voltage regulation | Yes | Yes |
| Battery and runtime | ||
| User-replaceable battery | - | Yes |
| Runtime at 100 W | - | 73 min |
| Outlets and features | ||
| Outlets | 12 (6 on battery) | 10 (6 on battery) |
| Format | Tower | Tower |
| Display | LCD | - |
| USB charging ports | Yes | Yes |
| Data port, software or network option | Yes | No |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Connected-equipment guarantee | $500,000 | - |