$545.95
The CyberPower OR1500LCDRT2U is the better UPS battery backup overall, rated 3.2 to 2.8. The CyberPower OR1500LCDRT2U leads on value, output and features. The APC Smart-UPS SCL500RM1UC wins on warranty. The APC Smart-UPS SCL500RM1UC costs $74.96 less ($470.99 vs $545.95).
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APC Smart-UPS SCL500RM1UC
A 1U lithium UPS for a network rack where height and battery life matter more than output.
Amazon $470.99$470.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the CyberPower OR1500LCDRT2U for value ($60.66 per 100 W ($545.95, 900 W) vs $117.75 per 100 W ($470.99, 400 W)), output (900 W rated output vs 400 W rated output) and features (automatic voltage regulation, LCD, software or network management vs software or network management, lithium battery).
- Choose the APC Smart-UPS SCL500RM1UC for warranty (5-year warranty, no equipment guarantee published vs 3-year warranty, $300,000 equipment guarantee).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every rackmount and online UPS battery backup; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | CyberPower OR1500LCDRT2U | APC Smart-UPS SCL500RM1UC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 25% | 33 $60.66 per 100 W ($545.95, 900 W) | 1 $117.75 per 100 W ($470.99, 400 W) |
| Output 15% | 42 900 W rated output | 10 400 W rated output |
| Topology and waveform 20% | 55 line-interactive, waveform not published | 75 topology not published, sine wave |
| Runtime 10% | 50 runtime at 100 W not published (neutral score used) | 50 runtime at 100 W not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 15% | 65 automatic voltage regulation, LCD, software or network management | 40 software or network management, lithium battery |
| Warranty 15% | 58 3-year warranty, $300,000 equipment guarantee | 70 5-year warranty, no equipment guarantee published |
Specifications
| CyberPower OR1500LCDRT2U | APC Smart-UPS SCL500RM1UC | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Rated apparent power | 1,500 VA | 500 VA |
| Rated real power | 900 W | 400 W |
| Topology | Line-interactive | - |
| Battery waveform | - | Sine wave |
| Automatic voltage regulation | Yes | - |
| Battery and runtime | ||
| Battery type | - | Lithium |
| Outlets and features | ||
| Outlets | 8 | 4 (all on battery) |
| Format | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Display | LCD | LED indicators |
| USB charging ports | No | No |
| Data port, software or network option | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
| Connected-equipment guarantee | $300,000 | - |