$209.99
The Goldenmate 1000VA Lithium UPS is the better UPS battery backup overall, rated 3.3 to 3.0. The Goldenmate 1000VA Lithium UPS leads on value and output. The Tripp Lite SMART1000LCD wins on warranty. The Tripp Lite SMART1000LCD costs $5 less ($204.99 vs $209.99).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Goldenmate 1000VA Lithium UPS for value ($26.25 per 100 W ($209.99, 800 W) vs $41 per 100 W ($204.99, 500 W)) and output (800 W rated output vs 500 W rated output).
- Choose the Tripp Lite SMART1000LCD for warranty (3-year warranty, $250,000 equipment guarantee vs 2-year warranty, no equipment guarantee published).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every tower (1,000 to 2,000 VA) UPS battery backup; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Goldenmate 1000VA Lithium UPS | Tripp Lite SMART1000LCD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 73 $26.25 per 100 W ($209.99, 800 W) | 52 $41 per 100 W ($204.99, 500 W) |
| Output 15% | 35 800 W rated output | 16 500 W rated output |
| Topology and waveform 20% | 75 topology not published, 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, lithium battery | 45 automatic voltage regulation, LCD |
| Warranty 15% | 18 2-year warranty, no equipment guarantee published | 56 3-year warranty, $250,000 equipment guarantee |
Specifications
| Goldenmate 1000VA Lithium UPS | Tripp Lite SMART1000LCD | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Rated apparent power | 1,000 VA | 1,000 VA |
| Rated real power | 800 W | 500 W |
| Topology | - | Line-interactive |
| Battery waveform | Sine wave | Simulated sine |
| Automatic voltage regulation | - | Yes |
| Battery and runtime | ||
| Battery type | Lithium | - |
| Battery energy | 230 Wh | - |
| User-replaceable battery | - | Yes |
| Runtime at half load | - | 10 min |
| Runtime at full load | - | 3 min |
| Outlets and features | ||
| Outlets | 8 (all on battery) | 8 (4 on battery) |
| Format | Tower | Tower |
| Display | LCD | LCD |
| USB charging ports | No | No |
| Data port, software or network option | - | No |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
| Connected-equipment guarantee | - | $250,000 |