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APC Back-UPS BX750MI vs CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD

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

all judged against UPS units at a similar price

The CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD scores 5.4/10 overall, ahead of the APC Back-UPS BX750MI at 5.2/10.

The APC Back-UPS BX750MI leads on capacity, runtime and battery and UK outlets and build.

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

They score the same on topology and waveform.

The biggest difference is NAS and server integration, where the CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD scores 7/10 to the APC Back-UPS BX750MI's 4/10.

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 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 BX750MICyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD
Topology and waveform25%5/105/10
NAS and server integration25%4/107/10
Capacity20%7/106/10
Runtime and battery15%6/105/10
UK outlets and build15%4/103/10
Overall5.2/105.4/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Back-UPS BX750MICyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD
Capacity (VA / W)750 VA / 410 W1000 VA / 550 W
TopologyLine-interactiveLine-interactive
Output waveformStepped approximation to a sine wave, not pure sineSimulated sine wave
OutletsFour IEC 60320 C13 outlets, all battery-backednot listed
Runtime at half load8.5 minutes at half load (full load 1 minute), retailer spec table, not confirmed on APC page9 minutes at half load; 1 minute at full load
USB / network managementUSB port listed; USB HID protocol and Synology/QNAP/TrueNAS support not confirmed on an APC pageOne HID-compliant USB port, dry contact relay, EPO port; PowerPanel Personal software
BatterySealed lead-acid, 12 V nominal; recharge time 8 hours; expected life 3-5 years; user replaceability not confirmed on an APC pageSealed lead-acid, one battery, typical recharge 8 hours

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 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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