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CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD vs Eaton Ellipse PRO 850 IEC

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

all judged against UPS units at a similar price

The Eaton Ellipse PRO 850 IEC scores 6.7/10 overall, ahead of the CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD at 6.2/10.

The CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD leads on topology and waveform and capacity.

The Eaton Ellipse PRO 850 IEC leads on NAS and server integration and UK outlets and build.

They score the same on runtime and battery.

The biggest difference is NAS and server integration, where the Eaton Ellipse PRO 850 IEC 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.

Typically about £390 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Eaton Ellipse PRO 850 IEC

6.7/10verdict: buy

The Eaton Ellipse PRO 850 IEC suits anyone who wants to protect up to three devices from one spot and is happy with USB-only monitoring. It offers 510 W, a USB HID port with Eaton UPS Companion software and a user-replaceable battery. It is a poor fit for anyone who needs network-card management or long battery runtime.

Typically about £285.92 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 CP1500EPFCLCDEaton Ellipse PRO 850 IEC
Topology and waveform25%8/106/10
NAS and server integration25%5/108/10
Capacity20%8/107/10
Runtime and battery15%5/105/10
UK outlets and build15%4/107/10
Overall6.2/106.7/10

Specifications

SpecCyberPower CP1500EPFCLCDEaton Ellipse PRO 850 IEC
Capacity (VA / W)1500 VA / 900 W850 VA / 510 W
TopologyLine-interactiveLine-interactive
Output waveformPure sine wave on batterynot listed
OutletsSchuko x 63 x C13 outlets plus 1 C13 surge-only outlet
Runtime at half load10 minutes at half load9 min at half load
USB / network managementUSB charging ports, PowerPanel management software listed; USB data cable in box. Network management and USB HID not confirmed.USB port (HID compliant) with Eaton UPS Companion software; no Ethernet or network card
Batterynot listed12 V / 9 Ah VRLA sealed lead-acid, one battery, 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 Ellipse PRO 850 IEC

  • + 510 W rating with 97% efficiency at maximum load
  • + HID-compliant USB with Eaton UPS Companion software
  • + User-replaceable battery and three-year warranty
  • − 9 minutes at half load is short
  • − No Ethernet port or network card
  • − Only three battery-backed outlets

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need network-card or Ethernet-based UPS management
  • Anyone needing more than a few minutes of runtime at moderate load
  • Users with more than three devices that all need battery backup
Read the full Eaton Ellipse PRO 850 IEC review ›

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