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CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD vs PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL

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all judged against UPS units at a similar price

The CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD scores 6.2/10 overall, ahead of the PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL at 5.9/10.

The CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD leads on topology and waveform and runtime and battery.

The PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL leads on NAS and server integration and UK outlets and build.

They score the same on capacity.

The biggest difference is topology and waveform, where the CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD scores 8/10 to the PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL'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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PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL

PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL is a line-interactive UPS for people who want a high power rating for a small stack of network and storage gear. It suits a NAS, router and switch setup that needs USB-signalled shutdown more than long battery time.

Typically about £188.85 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCyberPower CP1500EPFCLCDPowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL
Topology and waveform25%8/105/10
NAS and server integration25%5/107/10
Capacity20%8/108/10
Runtime and battery15%5/104/10
UK outlets and build15%4/105/10
Overall6.2/105.9/10

Specifications

SpecCyberPower CP1500EPFCLCDPowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL
Capacity (VA / W)1500 VA / 900 W2200VA / 1320W
TopologyLine-interactiveLine-interactive
Output waveformPure sine wave on batterySimulated sine wave
OutletsSchuko x 6Type F, Type E or Type G (4)
Runtime at half load10 minutes at half load3.9 minutes 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 with HID support
Batterynot listed2 x 12V / 9Ah

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 ›

PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL

  • + 1320W rating (2200VA at 0.60 power factor)
  • + USB with HID support listed
  • + Line-interactive topology
  • − Simulated sine wave output
  • − Only 3.9 minutes at half load

Skip it if:

  • Buyers whose equipment requires pure sine wave output
  • Anyone needing long battery runtime at half load
  • Buyers who need confirmed NAS compatibility or warranty detail before ordering
Read the full PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL review ›

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