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APC Easy UPS BV650I 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 BV650I at 5.0/10.

The APC Easy UPS BV650I leads on UK outlets and build.

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

They score the same on topology and waveform, capacity and runtime and battery.

The biggest difference is NAS and server integration, where the CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD scores 7/10 to the APC Easy UPS BV650I's 4/10.

APC Easy UPS BV650I

APC Easy UPS BV650I

5.0/10verdict: good, not the best

The APC Easy UPS BV650I is for people who want to keep a router, modem and a few small devices running through short power cuts. It offers 375 W and six battery-backed IEC outlets on a line-interactive design. Anyone who needs confirmed NAS shutdown signalling or a confirmed pure sine wave should check the UK specification first.

Typically about £63.08 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 BV650ICyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD
Topology and waveform25%5/105/10
NAS and server integration25%4/107/10
Capacity20%6/106/10
Runtime and battery15%5/105/10
UK outlets and build15%5/103/10
Overall5.0/105.4/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Easy UPS BV650ICyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD
Capacity (VA / W)650 VA / 375 W1000 VA / 550 W
TopologyLine-interactive (AVR-based)Line-interactive
Output waveformStepped approximation to a sine wave (taken from the US-market 120V BV650 page; not confirmed for the UK SKU)Simulated sine wave
Outlets6 x IEC C13, battery-backednot listed
Runtime at half load10 minutes at 120 W9 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-acidSealed lead-acid, one battery, typical recharge 8 hours

Strengths and weaknesses

APC Easy UPS BV650I

  • + 375 W rating leaves room above a 100-150W load
  • + Six IEC C13 outlets, all battery-backed
  • + Line-interactive design with automatic voltage regulation
  • − Alarm cannot be silenced, according to owners
  • − Conflicting discontinuation dates; replaced by BVR650I

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need confirmed automatic NAS or server shutdown over USB
  • Anyone who needs a confirmed pure sine wave output
  • Owners with loads well above 150W who need longer runtime
Read the full APC Easy UPS BV650I 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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