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CyberPower PFC 12-Outlet Sinewave 1500VA UPS for $239.95 - $50 coupon auto-applied in cart =
$189.95.
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Features:- Surge energy rating: 1445 joules
- Equipped with 12 surge-protected outlets for seamless connectivity (6 battery-connected)
- Product Dimensions are 3.9"W x 11"H x 14.0"D with a Cord Length of 5 ft (1.5 m).
- Multifunction LCD Panel - Displays immediate, detailed information on the UPS battery and power conditions, alerting users to potential problems before they can affect critical equipment and cause downtime.
- This UPS has a Runtime of 2.5 min at Full Load and a Runtime of 10 min at Half Load. The Nominal Input Voltage is 120 VAC using an input plug type NEMA 5-15P.
- Meets or exceeds UL1778, cUL 107.3, FCC DOC Class B, RoHS, ENERGY STAR standards
- UPS protects electronic equipment and prevents data loss during a power outage
- Featuring serial and USB interfaces for communication and management, this UPS provides surge protection and filtering for RJ11/RJ45 (in/out combo) ports and coax lines (in/out)
- Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) - Provides clean, consistent AC power by automatically increasing (boosting) low voltage without using battery power when incoming utility power experiences minor fluctuations.
- Line Interactive Topology - Exists when a line interactive UPS has an autotransformer that regulates low voltages (e.g., brownouts) and over voltages (e.g., spikes) without having to switch to battery.
- Warranty: 3 Year Limited Warranty
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Community Reviews
This CyberPower pure sine wave UPS is valued for keeping PCs, routers, modems, NAS gear, and cameras running through brownouts and outages, with automatic shutdown support and enough headroom for higher power builds. The 1000 watt rating stands out versus similar 900 watt units, and the runtime display can help in a pinch. The main cautions are that battery life is often only around three years, runtime estimates can be optimistic, and heavy gaming loads drain it fast. A solid fit if you want short term backup and clean shutdowns.
Common Questions (5)
The batteries are commonly expected to last about 3 years, though lifespan can stretch much longer if the unit stays cool and lightly loaded. Age and heat reduce runtime over time, and old batteries can swell and become difficult to remove.
Yes. It is reported to handle surges, brownouts, and brief power blips reliably, which helps prevent repeated power cycling that can damage electronics. That protection is especially useful for PCs, NAS devices, and other sensitive gear.
Yes. This model is described as a 1000W pure sine wave UPS, which makes it suitable for active PFC power supplies and avoids the overload issues seen on some stepped-sine units. That extra headroom can matter if your PC has a higher power budget.
Yes. It can keep a modem and router online so internet stays up during a blackout, and it can also support network gear like switches, NAS units, and cameras. It can additionally trigger an automatic PC shutdown when battery charge reaches a set percentage.
The remaining-time display can be overly optimistic, especially under gaming or GPU-heavy loads. Heavy loads drain the battery quickly, so the estimate may be enough only for a clean shutdown or to reach the nearest save point.
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I recently got one of these, and it has been great.
In the age of increased PC power budgets...that extra 100W has saved me from hearing the old (not repurposed to the entertainment center) unit's overload alarm!
I buy probably one of these a year every time they go on sale. Slowly getting all the important areas covered with a UPS, and staggering the battery lifecycles too
The older models (with two USB-A ports on the front and a non-color screen) had an issue with the adhesive becoming conductive on the circuit boards after a number of years. The new models (with USB-C on the front and color screen) use a different adhesive material.
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I live in an area that has high thunderstorm activity in the spring, summer seasons. If I put my TV, Desktp PC... I avoid surge from a power outage and safely shut them down.
Is that the main benefit? Are there other uses? Thanks for any advice/tips.
After looking into it a bit more around 2022, I ended up switching to APC as my research was showing the quality of components and internals were possibly a bit higher although I'm unsure if that is just anecdotal. I have also heard good things about Eaton, but have no personal experience.
I am currently using an APC BR1500MS2 for my computer rig that was purchased Nov 2022, and it works flawlessly as well. My load is pretty sizable at this point: rtx 3090, 1600 psu, over ten externals in a PDU, 15 internal drives (ssd/nvme/hdd)
Of note, I purchased a BN1500M2 very late 2025, which is a stepped simulated sine wave version, to split the load off my computer setup. The BN model could not handle my areas power merely attaching a very light load (externals, total load less than 325W) without throwing F02 errors pretty frequently. I sent the unit out for RMA and they shipped another unit that exhibited the same symptoms. I ended up replacing it with a BR1500MS2 (pure sine wave version) and have not had any issues since then. FWIW, APC customer service took great care of me.
Nevertheless, this seems like a good price for what appears to be a pure sine wave model and not a simulated stepped version. 50 dollar increase from 11 years ago in todays market with the chip and electronics supply crunches happening all around is a fair shake to me.
Seriously- I lost my Stellar Blade save game data due to my over-confidence in the run-time estimate.
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