CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPS

CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPS

A 1500VA sine-wave UPS with 1000 W output, USB charging and a warranty that covers the battery.

  • Line-interactive UPS
  • 1,000 W
  • 1,500 VA
  • Pure sine

PCPR score

8.4

Great

Best price we’ve seen

$275MSRP

List price from the maker. Street prices may be higher.

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The short version

CyberPower's CP1500PFCLCD is a line-interactive, sine-wave UPS rated at 1500VA and 1000 W, with automatic voltage regulation, a tilting color LCD and twelve NEMA outlets split evenly between battery-backed and surge-only. It adds USB-A and USB-C charging ports and Ethernet line protection. CyberPower includes a three-year warranty covering the battery. It suits gaming PCs and workstations with active PFC power supplies, and offers more watts than APC's BR1500MS2.

Pros

  • 1000 W output at 1500VA, per CyberPower
  • Sine-wave output for active PFC power supplies
  • Six battery-backed and six surge-only outlets
  • Three-year warranty including the battery
  • USB-A and USB-C charging ports

Cons

  • Weighs 24.9 pounds, so it needs a stable spot on or under a desk
  • 1445 J surge rating is lower than dedicated surge strips
  • No independent runtime tests were read in this pass

Best for

  • Gaming PCs and workstations with active PFC power supplies
  • Home offices wanting USB charging from the UPS

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Full specifications

Core

Type
Line-interactive UPS

Power

Capacity
1,500 VA
Output
1,000 W
Waveform
Pure sine
Surge rating
1,445 J

Ports & I/O

Battery outlets
6
Total outlets
12

Features

USB charging
Yes

Compatibility notes

  • Sine-wave output suits active PFC power supplies, per CyberPower.
  • 1000 W maximum load, with six battery-backed outlets.

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Common questions

Does the CP1500PFCLCD work with active PFC power supplies?

Yes. CyberPower describes it as a sine-wave UPS for systems that require active PFC power source compatibility.

What does the warranty cover?

CyberPower lists a three-year warranty that includes the battery, along with a connected-equipment guarantee for attached devices.

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