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CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD vs Eaton Ellipse PRO 850 IEC

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all judged against UPS units at a similar price

The Eaton Ellipse PRO 850 IEC scores 6.7/10 overall, ahead of the CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD at 5.4/10.

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

They score the same on runtime and battery.

The biggest difference is UK outlets and build, where the Eaton Ellipse PRO 850 IEC 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 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 Value Pro VP1000ELCDEaton Ellipse PRO 850 IEC
Topology and waveform25%5/106/10
NAS and server integration25%7/108/10
Capacity20%6/107/10
Runtime and battery15%5/105/10
UK outlets and build15%3/107/10
Overall5.4/106.7/10

Specifications

SpecCyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCDEaton Ellipse PRO 850 IEC
Capacity (VA / W)1000 VA / 550 W850 VA / 510 W
TopologyLine-interactiveLine-interactive
Output waveformSimulated sine wavenot listed
Outletsnot listed3 x C13 outlets plus 1 C13 surge-only outlet
Runtime at half load9 minutes at half load; 1 minute at full load9 min at half load
USB / network managementOne HID-compliant USB port, dry contact relay, EPO port; PowerPanel Personal softwareUSB port (HID compliant) with Eaton UPS Companion software; no Ethernet or network card
BatterySealed lead-acid, one battery, typical recharge 8 hours12 V / 9 Ah VRLA sealed lead-acid, 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 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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