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CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD vs SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500

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

all judged against UPS units at a similar price

The CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD scores 5.4/10 overall, ahead of the SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500 at 4.9/10.

The CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD leads on topology and waveform and NAS and server integration.

The SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500 leads on capacity and runtime and battery.

They score the same on UK outlets and build.

The biggest difference is NAS and server integration, where the CyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCD scores 7/10 to the SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500'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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SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500

SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500

4.9/10verdict: skip

The SKE SK1500 is a 1500VA / 900W rated battery backup for buyers who want a lot of rated capacity and an LCD showing voltage and load. It suits someone protecting a small NAS, router and switch who will check the voltage and outlet details before buying. It is a weaker fit for anyone who needs confirmed USB shutdown signalling or a clearly stated pure sine output.

Typically about £140.99 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 VP1000ELCDSKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500
Topology and waveform25%5/104/10
NAS and server integration25%7/103/10
Capacity20%6/108/10
Runtime and battery15%5/107/10
UK outlets and build15%3/103/10
Overall5.4/104.9/10

Specifications

SpecCyberPower Value Pro VP1000ELCDSKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500
Capacity (VA / W)1000 VA / 550 W1500VA / 900W rated
TopologyLine-interactivenot listed
Output waveformSimulated sine waveSimulated sine wave in battery mode (third-party, GP1500 related model)
Outletsnot listed8 outlets per manufacturer product page (6 battery-backed plus surge, 2 surge-only, 3.0 column); 2.0 variant shows 4 battery-backed plus 4 surge-only; sources conflict
Runtime at half load9 minutes at half load; 1 minute at full load40W = 3 hrs; 80W = 90 mins; 180W = 35 mins; 260W = 22 mins; 360W = 8 mins
USB / network managementOne HID-compliant USB port, dry contact relay, EPO port; PowerPanel Personal softwareLCD and alarm, plus UPS management software; no USB HID or network port named by manufacturer
BatterySealed lead-acid, one battery, typical recharge 8 hours2 × 12V 9Ah lead-acid (24V, 9AH×2)

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 ›

SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500

  • + 900W rating leaves wide headroom over a 100-150W load
  • + Listed 90 minutes at 80W and 35 minutes at 180W
  • + LCD shows input and output voltage and load
  • − No USB HID or network port named by manufacturer
  • − Topology not stated; simulated sine wave in battery mode

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need confirmed USB HID support for automatic NAS or server shutdown
  • Buyers who want a stated pure sine or online double-conversion output
  • Buyers who can't confirm the 230V input and UK socket type before purchase
Read the full SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500 review ›

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