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CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD vs CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD

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

all judged against UPS units at a similar price

The CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD scores 6.2/10 overall, ahead of the CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD at 5.4/10.

The CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD 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 CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD scores 8/10 to the CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD's 5/10.

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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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

CriterionWeightCyberPower CP1500EPFCLCDCyberPower 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%4/103/10
Overall6.2/105.4/10

Specifications

SpecCyberPower CP1500EPFCLCDCyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD
Capacity (VA / W)1500 VA / 900 W1000 VA / 550 W
TopologyLine-interactiveLine-interactive
Output waveformPure sine wave on batterySimulated sine wave
OutletsSchuko x 6not listed
Runtime at half load10 minutes at half load9 minutes at half load; 1 minute at full load
USB / network managementUSB charging ports, PowerPanel management software listed; USB data cable in box. Network management and USB HID not confirmed.One HID-compliant USB port, dry contact relay, EPO port; PowerPanel Personal software
Batterynot listedSealed lead-acid, one battery, typical recharge 8 hours

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

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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