A Smart-UPS tower for network closets and small servers that want remote monitoring.
Amazon $540
A tower UPS with an LCD and a hot-swappable battery for a home or office PC.
- 1,000 VA / 500 WOutput
- Line-interactive, Simulated sineType
- 8 (4 on battery)Outlets
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- 10 minutes at 250 W and 3 minutes at 500 W
- Rotating LCD for vertical or horizontal use
- $250,000 connected-equipment insurance, hot-swappable battery
- 500 W output is low for the VA rating
- PWM sine wave on battery
The Tripp Lite SMART LCD family
Every Tripp Lite SMART LCD model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Output | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripp Lite SMART1000LCD (this one) | 1,000 VA / 500 W | 3.0/5 | $204.99 |
| Tripp Lite SMART1500LCD | 1,500 VA / 900 W | 3.2/5 | $276.99 |
| Tripp Lite SMART1500LCDXL | 1,500 VA / 900 W | 3.0/5 | $460.70 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | SMART1000LCD |
|---|---|
| Power | |
| Rated apparent power | 1,000 VA |
| Rated real power | 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 | 8 (4 on battery) |
| Format | Tower |
| Display | LCD |
| USB charging ports | No |
| Data port, software or network option | No |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Connected-equipment guarantee | $250,000 |
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