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
The Tripp Lite SMART1000LCD rates 3.0 among tower (1,000 to 2,000 VA) UPS battery backups; the CyberPower ST900U rates 2.9 among desktop (under 1,000 VA) ones. The CyberPower ST900U costs $85.04 less ($119.95 vs $204.99).
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CyberPower ST900U
A standby UPS for a mid-range desktop PC when you do not need AVR or an LCD.
Amazon $119.95$119.95
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (tower (1,000 to 2,000 VA) and desktop (under 1,000 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 | Tripp Lite SMART1000LCD | CyberPower ST900U |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 52 $41 per 100 W ($204.99, 500 W) | 77 $23.99 per 100 W ($119.95, 500 W) |
| Output 15% | 16 500 W rated output | 16 500 W rated output |
| Topology and waveform 20% | 30 line-interactive, simulated sine wave | 0 standby, 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% | 45 automatic voltage regulation, LCD | 35 USB charging, software or network management |
| Warranty 15% | 56 3-year warranty, $250,000 equipment guarantee | 47 3-year warranty, $125,000 equipment guarantee |
Specifications
| Tripp Lite SMART1000LCD | CyberPower ST900U | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Rated apparent power | 1,000 VA | 900 VA |
| Rated real power | 500 W | 500 W |
| Topology | Line-interactive | Standby |
| Battery waveform | Simulated sine | Simulated sine |
| Automatic voltage regulation | Yes | No |
| Battery and runtime | ||
| User-replaceable battery | Yes | - |
| Runtime at half load | 10 min | - |
| Runtime at full load | 3 min | - |
| Outlets and features | ||
| Outlets | 8 (4 on battery) | 12 (6 on battery) |
| Format | Tower | Desktop |
| Display | LCD | LED indicators |
| USB charging ports | No | Yes |
| Data port, software or network option | No | Yes |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Connected-equipment guarantee | $250,000 | $125,000 |