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CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD 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 Value Pro VP1000ELCD at 5.4/10.

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

The biggest difference is UK outlets and build, where the Eaton 5S 1000i scores 7/10 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 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.

Typically about £309 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 Value Pro VP1000ELCDEaton 5S 1000i
Topology and waveform25%5/106/10
NAS and server integration25%7/108/10
Capacity20%6/107/10
Runtime and battery15%5/107/10
UK outlets and build15%3/107/10
Overall5.4/107.0/10

Specifications

SpecCyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCDEaton 5S 1000i
Capacity (VA / W)1000 VA / 550 W1000 VA / 600 W
TopologyLine-interactiveLine-interactive
Output waveformSimulated sine wavenot listed
Outletsnot listed8 IEC C13 outlets: 4 battery-backed with surge protection, 4 surge-only; C14 input
Runtime at half load9 minutes at half load; 1 minute at full load14 min at 50% load; 2 min at full load
USB / network managementOne HID-compliant USB port, dry contact relay, EPO port; PowerPanel Personal softwareOne USB port (HID compliant), cable supplied; no network card, no SNMP
BatterySealed lead-acid, one battery, typical recharge 8 hoursTwo 12 V / 7 Ah sealed lead-acid, 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 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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