Head-to-head · Best UPS Battery Backups

APC BR1500G vs CyberPower OR1000LCDRM1U

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

APC BR1500G and CyberPower OR1000LCDRM1U score essentially the same (4.0 vs 4.0). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.

Ranked #3 in Best UPS Battery Backups

APC BR1500G

4.0

2 sourcesall derived$353.09as of Jul 1

The APC Back-UPS Pro 1500G is a line-interactive UPS for power users and small businesses, rated 1500VA/865W with 10 outlets, 5 of them battery-backed. Reviewers liked the solid build quality and the bundled PowerChute Personal Edition software for monitoring, but several found 5 battery-backed outlets too restrictive. Output is stepped sine wave, and the battery is replaceable under a 3-year warranty. Reviewers rated its performance well; the sticking point is EU pricing, which looks poor next to US availability.

Strengths

— 1500VA/865W capacity suitable for mid-range desktop setups
— Line-interactive topology with voltage regulation capabilities
— Includes PowerChute Personal Edition software for monitoring and diagnostics

Watch-outs

— Only 5 of the 10 outlets are battery-backed, and retailer listings disagree on the exact count
— Higher price point in EU market compared to US
— Internal fan causes somewhat high noise levels during operation

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Ranked #4 in Best UPS Battery Backups

CyberPower OR1000LCDRM1U

4.0

1 sourceall derived$505.95as of Aug 1

The OR1000LCDRM1U is a 1U rackmount line-interactive UPS rated 1000 VA and 600 W, with automatic voltage regulation, six NEMA 5-15R outlets and an LCD that cycles through eleven power readouts. Output on battery is a simulated sine wave, which suits network gear but not active-PFC power supplies. Runtime is short — 13 minutes at half load — and remote management needs the optional RMCARD205.

Strengths

— Features intelligent LCD diagnostic display showing 11 power conditions including AVR status and estimated runtime
— Includes PowerPanel Business Edition software for automatic file saving and orderly PC shutdown
— Provides full automatic voltage regulation (AVR) with boost and buck functionality to maintain stable power

Watch-outs

— 13 minutes of runtime at half load, and considerably less at full load
— Simulated sine wave output is unsuitable for active-PFC power supplies
— SNMP and web management require the optional RMCARD205 adapter

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How they stack up

APC BR1500G

The APC BR1500G includes PowerChute Personal Edition software and a 3-year warranty. However, it only offers 5 battery-backed outlets compared to the 10 outlets in the Tripp Lite OMNI 1500LCD.

CyberPower OR1000LCDRM1U

Against an APC unit of similar capacity this is usually the cheaper route to a rackmount UPS with a real diagnostic display, and it gives up pure sine wave output and some firmware polish to get there. Anything with an active-PFC power supply, which covers most modern desktops and servers, wants a sine-wave model instead.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	APC BR1500G	CyberPower OR1000LCDRM1U
VA Rating	1500 VA	1000 VA
Wattage	865 W	600 W
Topology	Line-Interactive	Line Interactive
Waveform	Stepped Approximation to Sine Wave	Simulated Sine Wave
Battery Type	Sealed Lead Acid	4 x 6V 7.0Ah
Outlets	10	6
Runtime	3 Minute Stand-by	13 min
Input Voltage	120 V	90 - 140 Vac
Dimensions	15.04"D x 4.41"W x 11.85"H	15.3"D x 17.05"W x 1.75"H
Voltage	120 volts	120 volts
Material	—	Metal

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