CyberPower
CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPS
Line-interactive UPS · 1,000 W · 1,500 VA
8.4
$275MSRP
APC Back-UPS Pro BR1500MS2
A sine-wave 1500VA tower UPS with USB-A and USB-C charging ports and an LCD status panel.
- Line-interactive UPS
- 900 W
- 1,500 VA
- Pure sine
PCPR score
7.6
Good
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The short version
The BR1500MS2 is a 1500VA, 900 W line-interactive UPS from APC with sine-wave output, automatic voltage regulation and an LCD panel. Six of its ten NEMA outlets are battery-backed and four are surge-only, and it adds USB-A and USB-C charging ports plus coax line protection. It suits gaming PCs and home offices that need clean backup power. Schneider marks it non-stock for distribution, and Best Buy's listing was priced well above CyberPower's similar model.
Pros
- Sine-wave output with line-interactive topology, per APC
- Six battery-backed and four surge-only NEMA outlets
- Automatic voltage regulation and multi-function LCD
- USB-A and USB-C smart charging ports
- Three-year UPS warranty and a user-replaceable battery
Cons
- Best Buy's price was far above a comparable CyberPower model when checked
- Only 12 months of warranty on the battery itself
- Rated at 900 W, below CyberPower's 1000 W at the same VA
- Typical recharge time of 16 hours
Best for
- Gaming PCs that need sine-wave battery backup
- Home offices protecting routers, storage and consoles
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Full specifications
Core
- Type
- Line-interactive UPS
Power
- Capacity
- 1,500 VA
- Output
- 900 W
- Waveform
- Pure sine
- Surge rating
- 1,080 J
Ports & I/O
- Battery outlets
- 6
- Total outlets
- 10
Features
- USB charging
- Yes
Compatibility notes
- Sine-wave output per APC, a good match for PCs with active PFC power supplies.
- 900 W maximum load; check your PC's peak draw before relying on it.
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Common questions
Does the BR1500MS2 output a true sine wave?
APC lists its waveform type as sine wave, in contrast to the stepped approximation used by the cheaper BX1500M.
How many outlets have battery backup?
Six outlets are battery-backed with surge protection and four are surge-only, for ten NEMA 5-15R outlets in total.
Can I replace the battery myself?
Yes. APC lists it as user replaceable using the APCRBC163 cartridge, and says a new cartridge restores performance to the original specifications.
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