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expired Posted by rockadile • Nov 14, 2022
Nov 14, 2022 6:20 PM
Costco Members: CyberPower 1500VA 900W True Sine Wave UPS
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The Costco model is a stripped down version of the Amazon one with a different model number! You can google to see the different specs on Cyberpower's website, but in a nutshell the Costco model:
- the regular price is the CyberPower SUGGESTED list price ... so Costco has not been selling this mdel at a discount. But now it is $30 off.
- The Costco model has 100 less watts of backup (1000 vs 900)
- The Costco model has a SMALLER BATTERY .... 12v 7Ah vs. 12v 9Ah ... hence the lower rating and runtime.
- The Costco model has 10 outlets as opposed to 12 outlets
- The Costco model has lower output on the USB charging ports
- The Costco model does not appear to have the color display, nor all the buttons
- The Costco model has a smaller input voltage spec
- The Costco model has a STRAIGHT power plug whereas the other has the nicer Right angle plug << Seems they both have right angle plugs per posts
- The Costco model has a lower Joule dissipation rating
There are quite a few more changes ... but I do believe that Costco used to sell the better version for a good price. I am not sure. Unfortunately I was waiting for the "better" version to come on sale. I will NOT be buying this stripped down version, but your own mileage may vary.
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The Costco model is a stripped down version of the Amazon one with a different model number! You can google to see the different specs on Cyberpower's website, but in a nutshell the Costco model:
- the regular price is the CyberPower SUGGESTED list price ... so Costco has not been selling this mdel at a discount. But now it is $30 off.
- The Costco model has 100 less watts of backup (1000 vs 900)
- The Costco model has a SMALLER BATTERY .... 12v 7Ah vs. 12v 9Ah ... hence the lower rating and runtime.
- The Costco model has 10 outlets as opposed to 12 outlets
- The Costco model has lower output on the USB charging ports
- The Costco model does not appear to have the color display, nor all the buttons
- The Costco model has a smaller input voltage spec
- The Costco model has a STRAIGHT power plug whereas the other has the nicer Right angle plug.
- The Costco model has a lower Joule dissipation rating
There are quite a few more changes ... but I do believe that Costco used to sell the better version for a good price. I am not sure. Unfortunately I was waiting for the "better" version to come on sale. I will NOT be buying this stripped down version, but your own mileage may vary.
https://www.amazon.com/CyberPower...54
So, if you want/need all those features, then the extra $70 is worth it. I personally want a stripped down model and pay $70 less. Your call.
Still seems like OEM is the better way to go for about $20 more.
Still seems like OEM is the better way to go for about $20 more.
I purchased this UPS model back in 2017 from BHphoto https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr...e_ups.html [bhphotovideo.com]
The specs are pretty much identical to the Costco model.
Also, purchased this CST1500S last year and can confirm it uses a right-angle plug. It says the plug style is a "right angle, 45 deg offset right" on the pdf spec sheet...
For $150, this isn't bad. I'm pretty sure I snagged this for around $130, but if you include inflation, this price as actually cheaper.
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I haven't cracked it open yet to see if mine had that problem but I'm fairly certain a large number of them do but for safety measures I just swapped to APC.
I haven't cracked it open yet to see if mine had that problem but I'm fairly certain a large number of them do but for safety measures I just swapped to APC.
Still dumb the UPS can't fail over to line voltage if the battery starts crapping out on you.
No, opened ticket with cyberpower and if the power is out for a prolonged time after it's already drained it will not come back on without pushing the button. It's a "feature" not a bug. Not the way I expected a UPS to work. Out of the box, not related to battery age.
But Not for the third party batteries, at least not THESE batteries on Amazon by third-party sellers for $34.49 [amazon.com]
Specifically states:
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https://www.amazon.com/CyberPower...54
So, if you want/need all those features, then the extra $70 is worth it. I personally want a stripped down model and pay $70 less. Your call.