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APC Back-UPS BX750MI vs CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against UPS units at a similar price

The CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD scores 6.2/10 overall, ahead of the APC Back-UPS BX750MI at 5.2/10.

The APC Back-UPS BX750MI leads on runtime and battery.

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

They score the same on UK outlets and build.

The biggest difference is topology and waveform, where the CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD scores 8/10 to the APC Back-UPS BX750MI's 5/10.

APC Back-UPS BX750MI

APC Back-UPS BX750MI

5.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The APC Back-UPS BX750MI is for people protecting a small NAS, router and switch who already own IEC C14 power leads. It suits a buyer who values line-interactive protection and decent battery runtime more than a pure sine wave output. It is less suited to anyone who needs confirmed automatic NAS shutdown or UK 13A sockets on the unit.

Typically about £84.80 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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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 BX750MICyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD
Topology and waveform25%5/108/10
NAS and server integration25%4/105/10
Capacity20%7/108/10
Runtime and battery15%6/105/10
UK outlets and build15%4/104/10
Overall5.2/106.2/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Back-UPS BX750MICyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD
Capacity (VA / W)750 VA / 410 W1500 VA / 900 W
TopologyLine-interactiveLine-interactive
Output waveformStepped approximation to a sine wave, not pure sinePure sine wave on battery
OutletsFour IEC 60320 C13 outlets, all battery-backedSchuko x 6
Runtime at half load8.5 minutes at half load (full load 1 minute), retailer spec table, not confirmed on APC page10 minutes at half load
USB / network managementUSB port listed; USB HID protocol and Synology/QNAP/TrueNAS support not confirmed on an APC pageUSB charging ports, PowerPanel management software listed; USB data cable in box. Network management and USB HID not confirmed.
BatterySealed lead-acid, 12 V nominal; recharge time 8 hours; expected life 3-5 years; user replaceability not confirmed on an APC pagenot listed

Strengths and weaknesses

APC Back-UPS BX750MI

  • + Line-interactive topology with 410 W capacity
  • + Four IEC outlets, all battery-backed
  • + Owners praise runtime and power-cut performance
  • − Stepped sine output, not pure sine
  • − Owners report heat, smell, build and failure issues

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need confirmed automatic shutdown with Synology, QNAP or TrueNAS
  • Anyone who wants UK 13A sockets on the unit
  • Users whose equipment needs a pure sine wave output
Read the full APC Back-UPS BX750MI 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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