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APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK vs CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD

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all judged against UPS units at a similar price

The CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD scores 6.2/10 overall, ahead of the APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK at 5.4/10.

The APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK leads on runtime and battery and UK outlets and build.

The CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD leads on topology and waveform, NAS and server integration and capacity.

The biggest difference is topology and waveform, where the CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD scores 8/10 to the APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK's 4/10.

APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK

APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK

5.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK suits a home office or small desk setup that needs battery backup for a PC, router and switch. It offers six battery-backed UK sockets and a published runtime table. Buyers who need confirmed NAS shutdown support or a pure sine output should check those points first.

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CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD suits people protecting a desktop PC or a small NAS, router and switch stack from short mains outages. Its headline specs are a 900W rating and pure sine wave output on battery. It is a weaker fit for anyone who needs confirmed automatic NAS shutdown or long runtime at heavy load.

Typically about £390 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightAPC Back-UPS BE850G2-UKCyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD
Topology and waveform25%4/108/10
NAS and server integration25%4/105/10
Capacity20%7/108/10
Runtime and battery15%6/105/10
UK outlets and build15%7/104/10
Overall5.4/106.2/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Back-UPS BE850G2-UKCyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD
Capacity (VA / W)850 VA / 520 W1500 VA / 900 W
TopologyStandbyLine-interactive
Output waveformStepped approximation to a sinewavePure sine wave on battery
Outlets8 total: 6 battery-backed with surge protection and 2 surge-only, all BS 1363A UK socketsSchuko x 6
Runtime at half load72 min at 50 W, 34.1 min at 100 W, 14.3 min at 200 W, 7.7 min at 300 W, 4.5 min at 400 W, 2.6 min at 500 W; no figure published at half load (260 W)10 minutes at half load
USB / network managementTwo USB charging ports (Type A 2.4 A and Type C); ships with PowerChute automatic shutdown software; RJ-45 port is dataline surge protection only; USB HID compatibility with NAS systems not verifiedUSB charging ports, PowerPanel management software listed; USB data cable in box. Network management and USB HID not confirmed.
BatteryOne sealed lead-acid battery, user-replaceable (RBC17 sold separately); expected life 2 to 5 years; typical recharge 16 hoursnot listed

Strengths and weaknesses

APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK

  • + Six battery-backed BS 1363A sockets plus two surge-only
  • + Runtime table published from 50 W to 500 W
  • + User-replaceable battery, with RBC17 sold separately
  • − Standby topology with stepped sinewave output
  • − Warranty length conflicts between manufacturer and retailers

Skip it if:

  • Homelabbers who need confirmed automatic shutdown with Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS or NUT.
  • Anyone powering heaters, laser printers or other high-wattage loads.
  • Buyers who want a pure sinewave output from their UPS.
Read the full APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK review ›

CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD

  • + Rated at 1500VA and 900W
  • + Pure sine wave output on battery
  • + Line-interactive design with automatic voltage regulation
  • − Full-load runtime reported as only a couple of minutes
  • − Listed outlets are Schuko; UK SKU is separate

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need confirmed USB HID for automatic NAS shutdown
  • Anyone needing long runtime at heavy load
  • Buyers who need online double-conversion protection
Read the full CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD review ›

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