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 is the better UPS battery backup overall, rated 3.6 to 3.3. The CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD3 leads on value, warranty and features. The APC Smart-UPS SMC1500C wins on topology and waveform. The CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD3 costs $340.05 less ($199.95 vs $540).
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APC Smart-UPS SMC1500C
A Smart-UPS tower for network closets and small servers that want remote monitoring.
Amazon $540$540
Which should you buy?
- Choose the CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD3 for value ($22.22 per 100 W ($199.95, 900 W) vs $60 per 100 W ($540, 900 W)), warranty (3-year warranty, $500,000 equipment guarantee vs 2-year warranty, $150,000 equipment guarantee) and features (automatic voltage regulation, LCD, USB charging, software or network management vs automatic voltage regulation, LCD, software or network management).
- Choose the APC Smart-UPS SMC1500C 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 Smart-UPS SMC1500C |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 25% | 81 $22.22 per 100 W ($199.95, 900 W) | 33 $60 per 100 W ($540, 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) | 50 runtime at 100 W not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 15% | 80 automatic voltage regulation, LCD, USB charging, software or network management | 65 automatic voltage regulation, LCD, software or network management |
| Warranty 15% | 65 3-year warranty, $500,000 equipment guarantee | 32 2-year warranty, $150,000 equipment guarantee |
Specifications
| CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD3 | APC Smart-UPS SMC1500C | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Outlets and features | ||
| Outlets | 12 (6 on battery) | 8 (6 on battery) |
| Format | Tower | Tower |
| Display | LCD | LCD |
| USB charging ports | Yes | No |
| Data port, software or network option | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Connected-equipment guarantee | $500,000 | $150,000 |