$1,179.95
The CyberPower OL1K5RM is the better UPS battery backup overall, rated 3.2 to 3.0. The CyberPower OL1K5RM leads on topology and waveform and output. The Tripp Lite SMART1500LCDXL wins on value and warranty. The Tripp Lite SMART1500LCDXL costs $719.25 less ($460.70 vs $1,179.95).
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Tripp Lite SMART1500LCDXL
The extended-run 2U version for loads that need longer backup.
Amazon $460.70$460.70
Which should you buy?
- Choose the CyberPower OL1K5RM for topology and waveform (online double-conversion, sine wave vs line-interactive, simulated sine wave) and output (1,200 W rated output vs 900 W rated output).
- Choose the Tripp Lite SMART1500LCDXL for value ($51.19 per 100 W ($460.70, 900 W) vs $98.33 per 100 W ($1,179.95, 1,200 W)) and warranty (3-year warranty, $250,000 equipment guarantee vs 3-year warranty, no equipment guarantee published).
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 OL1K5RM | Tripp Lite SMART1500LCDXL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 10 $98.33 per 100 W ($1,179.95, 1,200 W) | 41 $51.19 per 100 W ($460.70, 900 W) |
| Output 15% | 61 1,200 W rated output | 42 900 W rated output |
| Topology and waveform 20% | 100 online double-conversion, 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% | 40 LCD, software or network management | 45 automatic voltage regulation, LCD |
| Warranty 15% | 35 3-year warranty, no equipment guarantee published | 56 3-year warranty, $250,000 equipment guarantee |
Specifications
| CyberPower OL1K5RM | Tripp Lite SMART1500LCDXL | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Rated apparent power | 1,500 VA | 1,500 VA |
| Rated real power | 1,200 W | 900 W |
| Topology | Online (double-conversion) | Line-interactive |
| Battery waveform | Sine wave | Simulated sine |
| Automatic voltage regulation | - | Yes |
| Battery and runtime | ||
| User-replaceable battery | - | Yes |
| Outlets and features | ||
| Outlets | 8 | 8 (all on battery) |
| Format | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Display | LCD | LCD |
| USB charging ports | - | No |
| Data port, software or network option | Yes | No |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Connected-equipment guarantee | - | $250,000 |