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CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPS
Line-interactive UPS · 1,000 W · 1,500 VA
8.4
$275MSRP
Eaton 5S UPS 1500VA (5S1500LCD)
A quiet line-interactive tower UPS with battery management, though waveform details are hard to find.
- Line-interactive UPS
- 900 W
- 1,500 VA
PCPR score
7.3
Good
Best price we’ve seen
$335MSRP
List price from the maker. Street prices may be higher.
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The short version
Eaton's 5S1500LCD is a 1500VA, 900 W line-interactive tower UPS with ten 5-15R outlets, a USB HID port and Eaton's ABM three-stage charging, which Eaton says extends battery service life by half. Eaton lists 95 percent efficiency and noise under 25 dB at one meter. The specification page does not state the waveform or how outlets split between battery and surge, and the warranty is listed as two years, or three with online registration.
Pros
- ABM three-stage charging, which Eaton says extends battery life by 50 percent
- 95 percent efficiency at maximum load, per Eaton
- Rated noise under 25 dB at one meter
- USB HID port works with Eaton's UPS Companion software
Cons
- Waveform and battery-outlet split are not stated on the specification page
- Best Buy's price was a little above Eaton's list price when checked
- Warranty is two years, or three only with online registration
Best for
- Quiet home offices and desks
- Buyers who want battery-life management features
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Full specifications
Core
- Type
- Line-interactive UPS
Power
- Capacity
- 1,500 VA
- Output
- 900 W
Ports & I/O
- Total outlets
- 10
Features
- USB charging
- No
Compatibility notes
- 900 W maximum load; confirm waveform with Eaton if your PC uses an active PFC power supply, since the page does not state it.
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Common questions
What is ABM charging?
Eaton describes ABM as a three-stage charging method that extends battery service life by 50 percent and gives advance warning when the battery needs replacing.
How long is the warranty?
Eaton's page lists a two-year standard factory warranty and a three-year warranty with online product registration.
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