CyberPower
CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPS
Line-interactive UPS · 1,000 W · 1,500 VA
8.4
$275MSRP
APC Back-UPS Pro BX1500M
A simple 1500VA tower UPS with an LCD and ten outlets, using stepped rather than sine output.
- Line-interactive UPS
- 900 W
- 1,500 VA
- Simulated sine
PCPR score
6.8
Fair
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The short version
The BX1500M is APC's simpler 1500VA, 900 W Back-UPS Pro, with automatic voltage regulation, an LCD, coax protection and ten outlets split evenly between battery-backed and surge-only. Its output is a stepped approximation of a sine wave, unlike the sine-wave BR1500MS2, and it has no USB charging ports. It suits basic PCs, routers and consoles. Schneider marks it non-stock for distribution and no current US retail price could be confirmed here.
Pros
- Five battery-backed and five surge-only NEMA outlets
- Automatic voltage regulation and LCD status panel
- Coax data line protection and a USB monitoring port
- Three-year UPS warranty, with an APCRBC124 replacement battery available
Cons
- Stepped approximation to a sine wave, which some active PFC power supplies dislike
- No USB charging ports
- 789 J surge rating trails the BR1500MS2
- No readable US retail price today
Best for
- Basic desktop PCs and home networking gear
- Buyers who do not need sine-wave output
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Full specifications
Core
- Type
- Line-interactive UPS
Power
- Capacity
- 1,500 VA
- Output
- 900 W
- Waveform
- Simulated sine
- Surge rating
- 789 J
Ports & I/O
- Battery outlets
- 5
- Total outlets
- 10
Features
- USB charging
- No
Compatibility notes
- Stepped-wave output; confirm compatibility before using it with an active PFC power supply.
- 900 W maximum load, with five outlets on battery.
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Common questions
Is the BX1500M a sine-wave UPS?
No. APC lists its waveform as a stepped approximation to a sine wave. The BR1500MS2 is the model in this range with sine-wave output.
How many outlets stay on during an outage?
Five of the ten NEMA outlets provide battery backup, while the other five offer surge protection only.
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