Tripp Lite SMART1500LCD
A convertible 2U rack or tower UPS for a small server or workstation.
Amazon $276.99$276.99
The Tripp Lite SMART1500LCD is the better UPS battery backup overall, rated 3.2 to 3.1. The Tripp Lite SMART1500LCD leads on value and warranty. The CyberPower OL1KRM wins on topology and waveform. The Tripp Lite SMART1500LCD costs $625.51 less ($276.99 vs $902.50).
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CyberPower OL1KRM
An entry online UPS for a rack of servers or storage that cannot tolerate any transfer time.
Amazon $902.50$902.50
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Tripp Lite SMART1500LCD for value ($30.78 per 100 W ($276.99, 900 W) vs $100.28 per 100 W ($902.50, 900 W)) and warranty (3-year warranty, $250,000 equipment guarantee vs 3-year warranty, no equipment guarantee published).
- Choose the CyberPower OL1KRM for topology and waveform (online double-conversion, sine wave vs line-interactive, simulated sine wave).
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 | Tripp Lite SMART1500LCD | CyberPower OL1KRM |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 65 $30.78 per 100 W ($276.99, 900 W) | 9 $100.28 per 100 W ($902.50, 900 W) |
| Output 15% | 42 900 W rated output | 42 900 W rated output |
| Topology and waveform 20% | 30 line-interactive, simulated sine wave | 100 online double-conversion, 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% | 45 automatic voltage regulation, LCD | 40 LCD, software or network management |
| Warranty 15% | 56 3-year warranty, $250,000 equipment guarantee | 35 3-year warranty, no equipment guarantee published |
Specifications
| Tripp Lite SMART1500LCD | CyberPower OL1KRM | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Rated apparent power | 1,500 VA | 1,000 VA |
| Rated real power | 900 W | 900 W |
| Topology | Line-interactive | Online (double-conversion) |
| Battery waveform | Simulated sine | Sine wave |
| Automatic voltage regulation | Yes | - |
| Battery and runtime | ||
| User-replaceable battery | Yes | - |
| Outlets and features | ||
| Outlets | 8 (all on battery) | 8 |
| Format | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Display | LCD | LCD |
| USB charging ports | No | - |
| Data port, software or network option | No | Yes |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Connected-equipment guarantee | $250,000 | - |