CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
The usual pick for a gaming PC or workstation: 1,000 W, sine wave, AVR and a color LCD at a moderate price.
Amazon $239.95$239.95
The CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD rates 3.9 among tower (1,000 to 2,000 VA) UPS battery backups; the CyberPower CP1500PFCRM2U rates 3.7 among rackmount and online ones. The CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD costs $120 less ($239.95 vs $359.95).
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CyberPower CP1500PFCRM2U
A short-depth 2U rackmount UPS for a network rack or small server.
Amazon $359.95$359.95
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (tower (1,000 to 2,000 VA) and rackmount and online), 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 CP1500PFCLCD | CyberPower CP1500PFCRM2U |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 77 $24 per 100 W ($239.95, 1,000 W) | 58 $35.99 per 100 W ($359.95, 1,000 W) |
| Output 15% | 48 1,000 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% | 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 | 65 3-year warranty, $500,000 equipment guarantee |
Specifications
| CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD | CyberPower CP1500PFCRM2U | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Rated apparent power | 1,500 VA | 1,500 VA |
| Rated real power | 1,000 W | 1,000 W |
| Topology | Line-interactive | Line-interactive |
| Battery waveform | Sine wave | Sine wave |
| Automatic voltage regulation | Yes | Yes |
| Outlets and features | ||
| Outlets | 12 (6 on battery) | 8 (all on battery) |
| Format | Tower | Rackmount |
| Display | LCD | LCD |
| USB charging ports | Yes | No |
| Data port, software or network option | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Connected-equipment guarantee | $500,000 | $500,000 |