CyberPower EC850LCD
A desktop UPS with an LCD and power-saving outlets, for a home office PC with peripherals.
Amazon $119.95$119.95
The CyberPower EC850LCD is the better UPS battery backup overall, rated 3.2 to 3.0. The CyberPower EC850LCD leads on value. The CyberPower EC850LCD costs $36.04 less ($119.95 vs $155.99).
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$155.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the CyberPower EC850LCD for value ($23.52 per 100 W ($119.95, 510 W) vs $32.50 per 100 W ($155.99, 480 W)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every desktop (under 1,000 VA) UPS battery backup; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | CyberPower EC850LCD | Tripp Lite AVR900U |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 78 $23.52 per 100 W ($119.95, 510 W) | 63 $32.50 per 100 W ($155.99, 480 W) |
| Output 15% | 17 510 W rated output | 15 480 W rated output |
| Topology and waveform 20% | 50 topology and waveform not published (neutral score used) | 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% | 40 LCD, software or network management | 45 automatic voltage regulation, software or network management |
| Warranty 15% | 44 3-year warranty, $100,000 equipment guarantee | 44 3-year warranty, $100,000 equipment guarantee |
Specifications
| CyberPower EC850LCD | Tripp Lite AVR900U | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Rated apparent power | 850 VA | 900 VA |
| Rated real power | 510 W | 480 W |
| Topology | - | Line-interactive |
| Battery waveform | - | Simulated sine |
| Automatic voltage regulation | - | Yes |
| Battery and runtime | ||
| User-replaceable battery | - | Yes |
| Outlets and features | ||
| Outlets | 12 (6 on battery) | 12 (6 on battery) |
| Format | Desktop | Desktop |
| Display | LCD | - |
| USB charging ports | - | No |
| Data port, software or network option | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Connected-equipment guarantee | $100,000 | $100,000 |