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CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD vs Eaton 5S 1000i

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all judged against UPS units at a similar price

The Eaton 5S 1000i scores 7.0/10 overall, ahead of the CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD at 6.2/10.

The CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD leads on topology and waveform and capacity.

The Eaton 5S 1000i leads on NAS and server integration, runtime and battery and UK outlets and build.

The biggest difference is NAS and server integration, where the Eaton 5S 1000i scores 8/10 to the CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD'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.

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Eaton 5S 1000i

7.0/10verdict: buy

The Eaton 5S 1000i is a line-interactive UPS with four battery-backed outlets and four surge-only outlets. It suits buyers who want automatic shutdown over USB and batteries they can replace themselves. It doesn't suit anyone who needs network management cards or SNMP.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCyberPower CP1500EPFCLCDEaton 5S 1000i
Topology and waveform25%8/106/10
NAS and server integration25%5/108/10
Capacity20%8/107/10
Runtime and battery15%5/107/10
UK outlets and build15%4/107/10
Overall6.2/107.0/10

Specifications

SpecCyberPower CP1500EPFCLCDEaton 5S 1000i
Capacity (VA / W)1500 VA / 900 W1000 VA / 600 W
TopologyLine-interactiveLine-interactive
Output waveformPure sine wave on batterynot listed
OutletsSchuko x 68 IEC C13 outlets: 4 battery-backed with surge protection, 4 surge-only; C14 input
Runtime at half load10 minutes at half load14 min at 50% load; 2 min 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 USB port (HID compliant), cable supplied; no network card, no SNMP
Batterynot listedTwo 12 V / 7 Ah sealed lead-acid, user replaceable

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 ›

Eaton 5S 1000i

  • + 1000 VA / 600 W rating with four battery-backed outlets
  • + HID-compliant USB port with cable supplied
  • + User-replaceable batteries, 2-year warranty including batteries
  • − No network card and no SNMP

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need a network card or SNMP monitoring for several servers
  • Anyone who needs the output waveform confirmed before connecting sensitive equipment
  • People placing a UPS in a bedroom or quiet room who are sensitive to fan noise
Read the full Eaton 5S 1000i review ›

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