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APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC vs CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD

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 Value Pro VP1000ELCD at 5.4/10.

The APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC leads on topology and waveform, capacity and UK outlets and build.

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

They score the same on runtime and battery.

The biggest difference is topology and waveform, where the APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC scores 8/10 to the CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD's 5/10.

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 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 Smart-UPS C SMC1000ICCyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD
Topology and waveform25%8/105/10
NAS and server integration25%5/107/10
Capacity20%8/106/10
Runtime and battery15%5/105/10
UK outlets and build15%6/103/10
Overall6.5/105.4/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Smart-UPS C SMC1000ICCyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD
Capacity (VA / W)1000 VA / 600 W1000 VA / 550 W
TopologyLine interactiveLine-interactive
Output waveformPure sine wave on batterySimulated sine wave
Outlets8x IEC 320 C13not listed
Runtime at half loadnot listed9 minutes at half load; 1 minute at full load
USB / network managementRJ-45 Serial and USB ports, plus SmartConnect Ethernet portOne HID-compliant USB port, dry contact relay, EPO port; PowerPanel Personal software
BatterySealed lead-acid, built in; replacement APCRBC142, user-replaceable, expected life 3-5 yearsSealed lead-acid, one battery, typical recharge 8 hours

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 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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