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APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC vs CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD

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

all judged against UPS units at a similar price

The APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC scores 6.5/10 overall, ahead of the CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD at 6.2/10.

The APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC leads on UK outlets and build.

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

APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC

APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC

6.5/10verdict: buy

The APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC is for people protecting a NAS, router, switch and a few other devices with a 600 W line-interactive UPS. It suits those who want pure sine output and eight IEC outlets for a small rack or desk setup. It is a better fit for clean shutdown than long ride-through, and NAS owners should check software compatibility first.

Typically about £502.58 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

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.

Typically about £390 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 Smart-UPS C SMC1000ICCyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD
Topology and waveform25%8/108/10
NAS and server integration25%5/105/10
Capacity20%8/108/10
Runtime and battery15%5/105/10
UK outlets and build15%6/104/10
Overall6.5/106.2/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Smart-UPS C SMC1000ICCyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD
Capacity (VA / W)1000 VA / 600 W1500 VA / 900 W
TopologyLine interactiveLine-interactive
Output waveformPure sine wave on batteryPure sine wave on battery
Outlets8x IEC 320 C13Schuko x 6
Runtime at half loadnot listed10 minutes at half load
USB / network managementRJ-45 Serial and USB ports, plus SmartConnect Ethernet portUSB charging ports, PowerPanel management software listed; USB data cable in box. Network management and USB HID not confirmed.
BatterySealed lead-acid, built in; replacement APCRBC142, user-replaceable, expected life 3-5 yearsnot listed

Strengths and weaknesses

APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC

  • + Pure sine wave output on battery
  • + Eight C13 outlets on a 1000 VA / 600 W unit
  • + Battery is user-replaceable, with a listed replacement part
  • − Only 9 min 9 s at full load
  • − Half-load runtime isn't published

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need long runtime for working through extended outages
  • NAS owners who rely on built-in USB HID UPS support and can't confirm compatibility
  • Buyers who want online double-conversion topology
Read the full APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC review ›

CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD

  • + Rated at 1500VA and 900W
  • + Pure sine wave output on battery
  • + Line-interactive design with automatic voltage regulation
  • − Full-load runtime reported as only a couple of minutes
  • − Listed outlets are Schuko; UK SKU is separate

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need confirmed USB HID for automatic NAS shutdown
  • Anyone needing long runtime at heavy load
  • Buyers who need online double-conversion protection
Read the full CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD review ›

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