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APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK vs CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD

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all judged against UPS units at a similar price

The APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK and CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD both score 5.4/10 overall.

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

The CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD leads on topology and waveform and NAS and server integration.

The biggest difference is UK outlets and build, where the APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK scores 7/10 to the CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD's 3/10.

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.

Typically about £120 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD

5.4/10verdict: good, not the best

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 itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightAPC Back-UPS BE850G2-UKCyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD
Topology and waveform25%4/105/10
NAS and server integration25%4/107/10
Capacity20%7/106/10
Runtime and battery15%6/105/10
UK outlets and build15%7/103/10
Overall5.4/105.4/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Back-UPS BE850G2-UKCyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD
Capacity (VA / W)850 VA / 520 W1000 VA / 550 W
TopologyStandbyLine-interactive
Output waveformStepped approximation to a sinewaveSimulated sine wave
Outlets8 total: 6 battery-backed with surge protection and 2 surge-only, all BS 1363A UK socketsnot listed
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)9 minutes at half load; 1 minute at full 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 verifiedOne HID-compliant USB port, dry contact relay, EPO port; PowerPanel Personal software
BatteryOne sealed lead-acid battery, user-replaceable (RBC17 sold separately); expected life 2 to 5 years; typical recharge 16 hoursSealed lead-acid, one battery, typical recharge 8 hours

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 Value Pro VP1000ELCD

  • + 550W rating covers a small NAS, router and switch
  • + HID-compliant USB port for automatic shutdown
  • + Line-interactive design with dry contact and EPO port
  • − Simulated sine wave output, not pure sine
  • − Only 1 minute of runtime at full load

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need a pure sine wave output for sensitive power supplies
  • Anyone who needs confirmed UK sockets without checking the exact variant
  • Admins who need SNMP network management or several directly connected hosts
Read the full CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD review ›

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