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 rates 3.2 among desktop (under 1,000 VA) UPS battery backups; the Tripp Lite SMART1000LCD rates 3.0 among tower (1,000 to 2,000 VA) ones. The CyberPower EC850LCD costs $85.04 less ($119.95 vs $204.99).
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Tripp Lite SMART1000LCD
A tower UPS with an LCD and a hot-swappable battery for a home or office PC.
Amazon $204.99$204.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (desktop (under 1,000 VA) 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 EC850LCD | Tripp Lite SMART1000LCD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 78 $23.52 per 100 W ($119.95, 510 W) | 52 $41 per 100 W ($204.99, 500 W) |
| Output 15% | 17 510 W rated output | 16 500 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, LCD |
| Warranty 15% | 44 3-year warranty, $100,000 equipment guarantee | 56 3-year warranty, $250,000 equipment guarantee |
Specifications
| CyberPower EC850LCD | Tripp Lite SMART1000LCD | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Rated apparent power | 850 VA | 1,000 VA |
| Rated real power | 510 W | 500 W |
| Topology | - | Line-interactive |
| Battery waveform | - | Simulated sine |
| Automatic voltage regulation | - | Yes |
| Battery and runtime | ||
| User-replaceable battery | - | Yes |
| Runtime at half load | - | 10 min |
| Runtime at full load | - | 3 min |
| Outlets and features | ||
| Outlets | 12 (6 on battery) | 8 (4 on battery) |
| Format | Desktop | Tower |
| Display | LCD | LCD |
| USB charging ports | - | No |
| Data port, software or network option | Yes | No |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Connected-equipment guarantee | $100,000 | $250,000 |