CyberPower CP1500PFCRM2U
A short-depth 2U rackmount UPS for a network rack or small server.
Amazon $359.95$359.95
The CyberPower CP1500PFCRM2U is the better UPS battery backup overall, rated 3.7 to 3.2. The CyberPower CP1500PFCRM2U leads on topology and waveform, features and warranty. The Tripp Lite SMART1500LCD costs $82.96 less ($276.99 vs $359.95).
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Tripp Lite SMART1500LCD
A convertible 2U rack or tower UPS for a small server or workstation.
Amazon $276.99$276.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the CyberPower CP1500PFCRM2U for topology and waveform (line-interactive, sine wave vs line-interactive, simulated sine wave), features (automatic voltage regulation, LCD, software or network management vs automatic voltage regulation, LCD) and warranty (3-year warranty, $500,000 equipment guarantee vs 3-year warranty, $250,000 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 CP1500PFCRM2U | Tripp Lite SMART1500LCD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 58 $35.99 per 100 W ($359.95, 1,000 W) | 65 $30.78 per 100 W ($276.99, 900 W) |
| Output 15% | 48 1,000 W rated output | 42 900 W rated output |
| Topology and waveform 20% | 80 line-interactive, sine wave | 30 line-interactive, simulated 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, LCD |
| Warranty 15% | 65 3-year warranty, $500,000 equipment guarantee | 56 3-year warranty, $250,000 equipment guarantee |
Specifications
| CyberPower CP1500PFCRM2U | Tripp Lite SMART1500LCD | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Simulated sine |
| Automatic voltage regulation | Yes | Yes |
| Battery and runtime | ||
| User-replaceable battery | - | Yes |
| Outlets and features | ||
| Outlets | 8 (all on battery) | 8 (all on battery) |
| Format | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| 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 | $250,000 |