CyberPower CP2000PFCRM2U
A short-depth 2U rackmount UPS with more output for a loaded rack.
Amazon $449.95$449.95
The CyberPower CP2000PFCRM2U rates 3.7 among rackmount and online UPS battery backups; the APC Smart-UPS SMT1500C rates 3.2 among tower (1,000 to 2,000 VA) ones. The CyberPower CP2000PFCRM2U costs $261.43 less ($449.95 vs $711.38).
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APC Smart-UPS SMT1500C
A business-grade line-interactive tower for servers and networking gear.
Amazon $711.38$711.38
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 CP2000PFCRM2U | APC Smart-UPS SMT1500C |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 56 $37.50 per 100 W ($449.95, 1,200 W) | 25 $71.14 per 100 W ($711.38, 1,000 W) |
| Output 15% | 61 1,200 W rated output | 48 1,000 W rated output |
| Topology and waveform 20% | 80 line-interactive, 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% | 65 automatic voltage regulation, LCD, software or network management | 45 automatic voltage regulation, software or network management |
| Warranty 15% | 65 3-year warranty, $500,000 equipment guarantee | 49 3-year warranty, $150,000 equipment guarantee |
Specifications
| CyberPower CP2000PFCRM2U | APC Smart-UPS SMT1500C | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Rated apparent power | 2,000 VA | 1,500 VA |
| Rated real power | 1,200 W | 1,000 W |
| Topology | Line-interactive | Line-interactive |
| Battery waveform | Sine wave | Sine wave |
| Automatic voltage regulation | Yes | Yes |
| Outlets and features | ||
| Outlets | 8 (all on battery) | 8 |
| Format | Rackmount | Tower |
| Display | LCD | - |
| USB charging ports | No | No |
| Data port, software or network option | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Connected-equipment guarantee | $500,000 | $150,000 |