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APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI 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 Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI at 4.2/10.

The APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI leads on UK outlets and build.

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

They score the same on topology and waveform and capacity.

The biggest difference is NAS and server integration, where the CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD scores 7/10 to the APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI's 1/10.

APC Easy UPS, 700VA, Tower, 230V, 4x IEC C13 Outlets, AVR

APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI

4.2/10verdict: skip

This is a small tower UPS for someone who wants to ride out short power cuts on a router, modem or small NAS. It gives four battery-backed C13 outlets and automatic voltage regulation in a compact 4.2 kg case. It is a poor fit for anyone who needs the UPS to shut a NAS or server down cleanly, because APC lists no USB compatibility.

Typically about £80.48 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 Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LICyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD
Topology and waveform25%5/105/10
NAS and server integration25%1/107/10
Capacity20%6/106/10
Runtime and battery15%4/105/10
UK outlets and build15%6/103/10
Overall4.2/105.4/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LICyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD
Capacity (VA / W)360 W / 700 VA1000 VA / 550 W
TopologyLine-interactiveLine-interactive
Output waveformStepped approximation to a sine waveSimulated sine wave
Outlets4 x IEC 320 C13, battery-backed and surge-protectednot listed
Runtime at half load6 minutes at half load (180 W); about 1 second at full load (360 W)9 minutes at half load; 1 minute at full load
USB / network managementUSB compatible: No; no network management card or software listedOne HID-compliant USB port, dry contact relay, EPO port; PowerPanel Personal software
BatterySealed lead-acid, 12 V, 7.0 AhSealed lead-acid, one battery, typical recharge 8 hours

Strengths and weaknesses

APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI

  • + Compact 4.2 kg tower with a 360 W / 700 VA rating
  • + Four battery-backed, surge-protected C13 outlets
  • + Input range of 140-300 V AC with AVR
  • − APC lists USB compatible as No
  • − Stepped approximation to a sine wave
  • − Owners report fading runtime and hard battery swaps

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need automatic NAS or server shutdown over USB or network
  • Anyone whose equipment needs a pure sine wave on battery
  • Buyers who want easy battery swaps and long runtime
Read the full APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI 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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