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all judged against UPS units at a similar priceThe CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD scores 5.4/10 overall, ahead of the APC Back-UPS BE650G2-UK at 5.3/10.
The APC Back-UPS BE650G2-UK leads on UK outlets and build.
The CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD leads on topology and waveform and NAS and server integration.
They score the same on capacity and runtime and battery.
The biggest difference is UK outlets and build, where the APC Back-UPS BE650G2-UK scores 7/10 to the CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD's 3/10.
This is a compact standby UPS for a home office or small homelab with a NAS, router and switch. It suits buyers who want UK sockets, a user-replaceable battery and a USB link for a clean shutdown. It is not aimed at long outages or heavy loads.
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The CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD is a 1000VA line-interactive UPS for a small NAS, router and switch setup. It suits buyers who want USB-based automatic shutdown and mains regulation at a modest capacity. It is a weaker fit for anyone who needs confirmed UK sockets or a pure sine wave output.
Typically about £176.07 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)Affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Details
| Criterion | Weight | APC Back-UPS BE650G2-UK | CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topology and waveform | 25% | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| NAS and server integration | 25% | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Capacity | 20% | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Runtime and battery | 15% | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| UK outlets and build | 15% | 7/10 | 3/10 |
| Overall | 5.3/10 | 5.4/10 |
| Spec | APC Back-UPS BE650G2-UK | CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (VA / W) | 650 VA / 400 W | 1000 VA / 550 W |
| Topology | Standby (offline), per distributor and retailer pages; not stated on APC pages | Line-interactive |
| Output waveform | not listed | Simulated sine wave |
| Outlets | 8 total: 6 battery backup and surge protection, 2 surge protection only; BS 1363 (UK) | not listed |
| Runtime at half load | not listed | 9 minutes at half load; 1 minute at full load |
| USB / network management | USB Type A port; no network card listed | One HID-compliant USB port, dry contact relay, EPO port; PowerPanel Personal software |
| Battery | Sealed lead-acid, user-replaceable; RBC quantity 1 | Sealed lead-acid, one battery, typical recharge 8 hours |
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