CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPS Battery Backup and Surge Protector
About this item
- 1500VA/1000W PFC Sinewave Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS): Uses sine wave output to provide battery backup power for Active PFC & conventional power supplies; Safeguards computers, workstations, network devices, and telecom equipment
- 12 NEMA 5-15R OUTLETS: 6 battery backup & surge protected outlets, 6 surge protected outlets; INPUT: NEMA 5-15P right angle, 45 degree offset plug with 5 foot power cord; 2 USB charge ports (1 Type-A, 1 Type-C) quickly charge phones and tablets
- AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATION (AVR): Corrects minor power fluctuations without switching to battery power; UL SAFETY CERTIFIED: Product has been tested in a UL certified lab and listed with UL as meeting or exceeding safety standards
- 3-YEAR WARRANTY – INCLUDING THE BATTERY; Connected Equipment Guarantee; FREE PowerPanel Management Software (Download)
Detailed Product Review: CyberPower LE850G UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector
- CyberPower LE850G UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector:
- The Desktop Guardian: This essential Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) delivers a capacity of 850VA / 460W, engineered explicitly to safeguard low-to-medium draw office electronics. It bridges the critical gap between grid collapse and generator/solar engagement, keeping your desktop computers, high-speed internet routers, modems, and smart TVs perfectly active.
- Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR): Designed for areas plagued by chronic voltage fluctuation, its line-interactive autotransformer actively smooths out minor brownouts and over-voltages. It corrects incoming AC voltage parameters without constantly drawing on its internal lead-acid battery cells, directly lengthening the machine’s overall lifespan.
- 12-Outlet Versatile Layout: The top interface offers 12 total NEMA 5-15R outlets. Six outlets are dedicated exclusively to full battery backup and heavy surge protection, while the remaining six outlets function purely for high-capacity surge defense. Four of these plugs are widely spaced to fit bulky power brick transformers without blocking nearby sockets.
Advanced Shielding & Connectivity: Features a massive 1,030 Joules surge suppression rating paired with a built-in RJ11 data line port to neutralize destructive spikes traveling through phone lines or networks. An integrated HID-compliant USB communications interface links directly to PCs running the free PowerPanel® Personal software, orchestrating graceful automated unattended computer shutdowns when a power outage strikes. Check out the CyberPower LE850G UPS on Amazon to view full specifications, manual resources, and bundle configurations.
The Pros
- Active AVR Infrastructure: Automatically stabilizes erratic power line fluctuations, protecting sensitive motherboard circuitry from progressive brownout degradation.
- Zero-Interruption Switching: Employs rapid line-interactive transition speeds that keep routers, NAS storage systems, and VoIP phone setups completely online during sudden blackouts.
- Flexible Spatial Mounting: The space-saving, low-profile chassis design can be mounted directly on a wall or placed horizontally/vertically under an office desk.
- User-Replaceable Battery Structure: Features a completely maintenance-free sealed lead-acid battery compartment that lets you swap out the cell at home once it degrades over time.
- Patented Energy Efficiency: Integrates a GreenPower UPS™ Bypass circuit design that minimizes heat output and limits baseline internal utility power consumption.
The Cons
- Simulated Sine Wave Output: Generates an approximated, stepped sine wave rather than a pure sine wave; this can cause minor humming noises or compatibility issues with delicate high-end medical gear or high-end PC power units.
- Short Standby Run Times: Designed primarily to facilitate safe shutdowns rather than long-term operation, giving you roughly 2 minutes at full load or 7 minutes at half load.
- Zero Support for High-Heat Loads: Will immediately trigger an overload warning siren if paired with high-wattage heating or cooling elements like electric kettles, blenders, or small heaters.
- Substantial Unit Weight: Due to the heavy lead-acid internal cell geometry, the compact physical footprint still weighs nearly 14 pounds, reducing on-the-go mobility.
