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CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD vs Eaton 3S Gen2 UPS 3S550B

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

all judged against UPS units at a similar price

The Eaton 3S Gen2 UPS 3S550B scores 5.6/10 overall, ahead of the CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD at 5.4/10.

The CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD leads on topology and waveform.

The Eaton 3S Gen2 UPS 3S550B leads on UK outlets and build.

They score the same on NAS and server integration, capacity and runtime and battery.

The biggest difference is UK outlets and build, where the Eaton 3S Gen2 UPS 3S550B scores 6/10 to the CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD's 3/10.

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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Eaton 3S Gen2 UPS 3S550B

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The Eaton 3S Gen2 3S550B is a small standby UPS for a home desk or a compact homelab. It suits someone protecting a NAS, router and switch who wants USB-triggered shutdown and a user-replaceable battery. It doesn't suit anyone who needs a confirmed waveform, a published runtime or network management.

Typically about £83.99 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 Value Pro VP1000ELCDEaton 3S Gen2 UPS 3S550B
Topology and waveform25%5/104/10
NAS and server integration25%7/107/10
Capacity20%6/106/10
Runtime and battery15%5/105/10
UK outlets and build15%3/106/10
Overall5.4/105.6/10

Specifications

SpecCyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCDEaton 3S Gen2 UPS 3S550B
Capacity (VA / W)1000 VA / 550 W550 VA / 330 W
TopologyLine-interactiveOffline/Standby
Output waveformSimulated sine wavenot listed
Outletsnot listed6 UK outlets: 3 with battery backup and surge protection, 3 surge-only
Runtime at half load9 minutes at half load; 1 minute at full loadnot listed
USB / network managementOne HID-compliant USB port, dry contact relay, EPO port; PowerPanel Personal softwareUSB port (HID-compliant), Eaton UPS Companion software, auto shutdown function; no Ethernet or network card
BatterySealed lead-acid, one battery, typical recharge 8 hours12 V / 5 Ah sealed VRLA, one battery, user replaceable

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

Eaton 3S Gen2 UPS 3S550B

  • + USB port is HID-compliant, with automatic shutdown support
  • + Battery is a single user-replaceable sealed unit
  • + Six UK outlets, three of them with battery backup
  • − Half-load runtime isn't published by the manufacturer
  • − No Ethernet port or network card

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need a confirmed pure sine wave output
  • Anyone needing network-card monitoring for several servers
  • Users who need a published runtime figure before buying
Read the full Eaton 3S Gen2 UPS 3S550B review ›

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