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all judged against UPS units at a similar priceThe CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD scores 6.2/10 overall, ahead of the APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI at 6.0/10.
The APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI leads on runtime and battery and UK outlets and build.
The CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD leads on topology and waveform and NAS and server integration.
They score the same on capacity.
The biggest difference is topology and waveform, where the CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD scores 8/10 to the APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI's 5/10.
The APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI is a 1600 VA / 960 W line-interactive UPS for people who want to protect a NAS, router and switch. It suits buyers who want a battery they can swap themselves and six backed-up outlets.
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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.
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| Criterion | Weight | APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI | CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topology and waveform | 25% | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| NAS and server integration | 25% | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Capacity | 20% | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Runtime and battery | 15% | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| UK outlets and build | 15% | 7/10 | 4/10 |
| Overall | 6.0/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Spec | APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI | CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (VA / W) | 1600 VA / 960 W | 1500 VA / 900 W |
| Topology | Line-interactive | Line-interactive |
| Output waveform | not listed | Pure sine wave on battery |
| Outlets | 8 IEC C13: 6 with battery backup and surge, 2 surge-only; input IEC C14 | Schuko x 6 |
| Runtime at half load | 1 h 8 min at 100 W (manufacturer figure) | 10 minutes at half load |
| USB / network management | USB port present | USB charging ports, PowerPanel management software listed; USB data cable in box. Network management and USB HID not confirmed. |
| Battery | Sealed lead-acid, 24 V nominal, replacement cartridge APCRBC166, user-replaceable without tools | not listed |
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