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Eaton Ellipse PRO 850 IEC vs Tecnoware ERA PLUS 1200 UK (FGCERAPL1202UK)

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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 Tecnoware ERA PLUS 1200 UK (FGCERAPL1202UK) at 4.9/10.

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

They score the same on capacity and runtime and battery.

The biggest difference is NAS and server integration, where the Eaton Ellipse PRO 850 IEC scores 8/10 to the Tecnoware ERA PLUS 1200 UK (FGCERAPL1202UK)'s 3/10.

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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Tecnoware ERA PLUS 1200 UK (FGCERAPL1202UK)

Tecnoware ERA PLUS 1200 UK (FGCERAPL1202UK)

4.9/10verdict: skip

The Tecnoware ERA PLUS 1200 UK is for people who want a small line-interactive UPS with UK sockets to cover a few devices. It suits a small, simple load where a short ride-through and basic mains regulation are the goal. It is a weaker fit for anyone who needs documented NAS or NUT shutdown support.

Typically about £82.84 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

CriterionWeightEaton Ellipse PRO 850 IECTecnoware ERA PLUS 1200 UK (FGCERAPL1202UK)
Topology and waveform25%6/105/10
NAS and server integration25%8/103/10
Capacity20%7/107/10
Runtime and battery15%5/105/10
UK outlets and build15%7/105/10
Overall6.7/104.9/10

Specifications

SpecEaton Ellipse PRO 850 IECTecnoware ERA PLUS 1200 UK (FGCERAPL1202UK)
Capacity (VA / W)850 VA / 510 W1200 VA nominal; 840 W active power (datasheet also shows a conflicting 360 W figure)
TopologyLine-interactiveLine interactive with stabiliser (AVR)
Output waveformnot listedModified sinewave
Outlets3 x C13 outlets plus 1 C13 surge-only outlet2 UK outlets plus one fixed UK BS13 input cable
Runtime at half load9 min at half load10-40 min typical (load not stated by manufacturer)
USB / network managementUSB port (HID compliant) with Eaton UPS Companion software; no Ethernet or network cardOne USB port; included TecnoManager software; USB reports mains failure and low battery to a computer
Battery12 V / 9 Ah VRLA sealed lead-acid, one battery, user replaceableSealed lead-acid, maintenance free, 12V 9Ah, replaceable

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

Tecnoware ERA PLUS 1200 UK (FGCERAPL1202UK)

  • + 840 W active power rating on a 1200 VA unit
  • + Replaceable 12V 9Ah sealed lead-acid battery
  • + Owners describe it as reliable and quiet
  • − Modified sinewave output
  • − NAS and NUT compatibility not published; owners report USB recognition problems
  • − Only two UK outlets

Skip it if:

  • Anyone who needs documented Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS or NUT automatic shutdown support
  • Buyers powering servers or workstations with active-PFC power supplies
  • Anyone who needs more than two outlets or wants a pure sine output
Read the full Tecnoware ERA PLUS 1200 UK (FGCERAPL1202UK) review ›

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