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APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK vs CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD

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all judged against UPS units at a similar price

The APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK scores 6.9/10 overall, ahead of the CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD at 5.4/10.

The APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK leads on topology and waveform, capacity, runtime and battery and UK outlets and build.

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

The biggest difference is topology and waveform, where the APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK scores 8/10 to the CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD's 5/10.

APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK

APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK

6.9/10verdict: buy

The APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK is for buyers who want a large, pure sine wave line-interactive UPS for a PC or a small homelab. It suits people who need plenty of power headroom and a battery they can swap themselves. It is less clearly aimed at anyone who needs documented NAS auto-shutdown support.

Typically about £424.26 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 itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightAPC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UKCyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD
Topology and waveform25%8/105/10
NAS and server integration25%5/107/10
Capacity20%9/106/10
Runtime and battery15%6/105/10
UK outlets and build15%6/103/10
Overall6.9/105.4/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UKCyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD
Capacity (VA / W)2200 VA / 1320 W1000 VA / 550 W
TopologyLine-interactiveLine-interactive
Output waveformPure sine waveSimulated sine wave
Runtime at half load6.75 min at half load; 0.5 min at full load9 minutes at half load; 1 minute at full load
USB / network managementnot listedOne HID-compliant USB port, dry contact relay, EPO port; PowerPanel Personal software
BatterySealed lead-acid, 24 VSealed lead-acid, one battery, typical recharge 8 hours

Strengths and weaknesses

APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK

  • + 1320 W output leaves large headroom
  • + Pure sine wave with automatic voltage regulation
  • + Battery is user-replaceable, with a named cartridge
  • − Only 0.5 minutes of runtime at full load
  • − 16-hour battery recharge time
  • − Owners find the buttons unintuitive

Skip it if:

  • Rack-mount users, since this is a tower with 0U rack capacity.
  • Buyers who need a long runtime at high load.
  • Anyone who needs online double-conversion protection.
Read the full APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-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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