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CyberPower CP1500GAVR 10-Outlet 1500VA/900W AVR Line‑Interactive UPS Battery Backup for
$129.
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About this item:
- 1500VA/900W Line‑Interactive Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS): Provides simulated sine wave output and automatic voltage regulation (AVR) to deliver dependable battery backup power and protect computers, workstations, home office equipment, gaming consoles, and networking devices from outages, brownouts, and voltage fluctuations
- Five battery backup & surge‑protected outlets and five surge‑only outlets; Two widely spaced outlets to accommodate larger transformer plugs; INPUT: NEMA 5‑15P plug with a six‑foot power cord for flexible placement in home or office environments
- Multifunction LCD Panel displays real‑time UPS information, including battery capacity, load level, input voltage, and fault conditions—allowing users to monitor system performance at a glance; USB CONNECTIVITY: Supports PowerPanel software for system monitoring and safe shutdown during extended outages
- AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATION (AVR): Corrects minor power fluctuations without switching to battery power, helping extend battery life while ensuring stable, consistent output for sensitive electronics
- 3‑YEAR WARRANTY – INCLUDING THE BATTERY; Protected by a $500,000 Connected Equipment Guarantee and includes FREE PowerPanel Management Software (Download); UL SAFETY CERTIFIED: Tested in a UL‑certified lab and listed to meet or exceed rigorous safety and performance standards
Community Reviews
This CyberPower 1500VA UPS is a solid fit for keeping desktop gear and network equipment alive through blips, dips, and short outages. The AVR and battery backup are useful for protecting electronics, and the unit can handle surgey loads better than expected, even miter saw impulses in one setup. The main tradeoff is the simulated sine wave output, which can be fine for many PCs but has caused lag spikes and compatibility concerns with some power supplies and networking gear. Battery replacement is also part of the ownership cost, though replacement cells are available.
Common Questions (4)
Yes, it uses simulated sine wave output. It generally works for modern PC power supplies and networking gear, though some setups can buzz or show issues, and a pure sine wave model is available if you want smoother output.
They can be used in some setups, but the charging profile may not be correct and runtime may be reduced to about 90-95% of full capacity. If you go the power-bank route, it needs fast UPS switching, around 10 ms or less, and the battery must fit the UPS dimensions and terminal layout.
The pure sine wave CP1500PFCLCD is often the better choice for computer gear and has been seen around $190, sometimes less. The price gap is commonly about $40 to $60 more than this model when both are on sale.
Yes, the batteries are replaceable with standard lead-acid UPS batteries. A 2-pack of 9Ah replacements was found for about $46 on Amazon, and another option is buying them at Ace Hardware with coupons or offers.
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Cyberpower makes a version of this with pure sine wave (resembling smooth wall outlet power). It plays much better with the modern electronics power supplies.
And what exactly is a consumer 'modern electronic' that doesn't tolerate a standard UPS? Last I checked PSU tech hadn't exactly made many major leaps the last decade or two. Not to mention their power output is far better than many people enjoy on the grid yet those same electronics were designed to survive being raw dogged without any line conditioning.
BTW, stepped-wave (AKA "simulated sinewave") is generally going to be far worse than what you're getting from the wall.
For things like a desktop PC, I'd recommend a UPS, even one without AVR. AVR is meant to help with periods of continuous low/high voltage (and doesn't rely on the battery). Personally, I don't believe AVR is all that important anymore, as many modern devices use switching PSUs with a wide input range.
Yes, it has. There have been numerous changes in PSU technology. Old double forward, group regulated designs are now pretty much a thing of the past. Using one in a modern PC (which has very little 5V load) would have a good chance of throwing the voltages out of spec. Also, PC PSUs now have PFC (usually Active PFC), which supposedly doesn't always play nice with simulated sinewave (though I can't confirm how often this is true). 20 years ago, PFC was rare on PSUs sold in the US.
BTW, stepped-wave (AKA "simulated sinewave") is generally going to be far worse than what you're getting from the wall.
We aren't talking about 100K lab equipment but consumer electronics that are built for most of the world to use....even 3rd world countries with crap power. Not to mention, the PSU of a computer is meant to very robust and half of its job is delivering clean power....even "5V." And since when did PSU's start dying all of a sudden within the last 20 years that we all need pure sine wave or the sun will explode?
But hey, if you want to pay double because of a "supposedly," made up "chances," and whatever "play nice" means....you do you.
Tell me more about what model lifepo4 you are using? I am also tired of replacing ups batteries that only last a year.
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"Tell me more about what model lifepo4 you are using? I am also tired of replacing ups batteries that only last a year."
Here's the model I'm using in my Cyberpower 1500VA (expired Slickdeal deal, but read the comments about reduced charging voltage.
It's a mixed bag, lower charging voltage profile means the Lithium battery only charges to 90-95% (shorter run-time, but that reduces stress on the internal cells that gives them an overall longer life-span, meaning fewer battery replacements)
https://slickdeals.net/f/18015219-2-pack-eco-worthy-12v-10ah-256wh-lithium-lifepo4-battery-deep-cycle-for-ups-55-99-free-shipping
We aren't talking about 100K lab equipment but consumer electronics that are built for most of the world to use....even 3rd world countries with crap power. Not to mention, the PSU of a computer is meant to very robust and half of its job is delivering clean power....even "5V." And since when did PSU's start dying all of a sudden within the last 20 years that we all need pure sine wave or the sun will explode?
But hey, if you want to pay double because of a "supposedly," made up "chances," and whatever "play nice" means....you do you.
Cyberpower makes a version of this with pure sine wave (resembling smooth wall outlet power). It plays much better with the modern electronics power supplies.
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Tell me more about what model lifepo4 you are using? I am also tired of replacing ups batteries that only last a year.
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