CyberPower CP1500PFCRM2U
A short-depth 2U rackmount UPS for a network rack or small server.
Amazon $359.95$359.95
The CyberPower CP1500PFCRM2U rates 3.7 among rackmount and online UPS battery backups; the APC BX1500M rates 3.6 among tower (1,000 to 2,000 VA) ones. The APC BX1500M costs $169.96 less ($189.99 vs $359.95).
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APC BX1500M
The affordable 1500 VA pick from APC, for a desktop PC with a conventional power supply.
Amazon $189.99$189.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (rackmount and online and tower (1,000 to 2,000 VA)), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | CyberPower CP1500PFCRM2U | APC BX1500M |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 58 $35.99 per 100 W ($359.95, 1,000 W) | 84 $21.11 per 100 W ($189.99, 900 W) |
| Output 15% | 48 1,000 W rated output | 42 900 W rated output |
| Topology and waveform 20% | 80 line-interactive, sine wave | 55 line-interactive, waveform not published |
| Runtime 10% | 50 runtime at 100 W not published (neutral score used) | 89 68 min at 100 W |
| Features 15% | 65 automatic voltage regulation, LCD, software or network management | 45 automatic voltage regulation, LCD |
| Warranty 15% | 65 3-year warranty, $500,000 equipment guarantee | 35 3-year warranty, no equipment guarantee published |
Specifications
| CyberPower CP1500PFCRM2U | APC BX1500M | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Rated apparent power | 1,500 VA | 1,500 VA |
| Rated real power | 1,000 W | 900 W |
| Topology | Line-interactive | Line-interactive |
| Battery waveform | Sine wave | - |
| Automatic voltage regulation | Yes | Yes |
| Battery and runtime | ||
| User-replaceable battery | - | Yes |
| Runtime at 100 W | - | 68 min |
| Outlets and features | ||
| Outlets | 8 (all on battery) | 10 (5 on battery) |
| Format | Rackmount | Tower |
| Display | LCD | LCD |
| USB charging ports | No | No |
| Data port, software or network option | Yes | No |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Connected-equipment guarantee | $500,000 | - |