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APC Back-UPS 600VA vs CyberPower PR1000LCDRT2U

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

The short answer

APC Back-UPS 600VA comes out ahead by a clear margin (3.9 vs 3.5). The gap is mostly about home office users needing compact design — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #4 in Best UPS Battery Backups

APC Back-UPS 600VA

3.9

$83.99as of Jul 7

The APC Back-UPS 600VA BE600M1 offers significant improvements over its predecessor with faster transfer times, enhanced surge protection, and extended battery life. Reviewers noted it provides 67 minutes runtime at 40 Watts compared to 43 minutes on the older model. The unit is more compact at 10.8 x 4.1 x 5.5 inches and includes a 1.5A USB port. However, it lacks Ethernet surge protection found on previous models. Users recommend it for home offices and small workstations where reliable power backup is needed.

Strengths

— 67 minutes runtime with 40 Watt load versus 43 minutes on previous model
— 6ms typical transfer time versus 8ms on previous model
— 490 Joules surge energy rating versus 340 Joules on previous model

Watch-outs

— No Ethernet line surge protection (RJ45 port) included
— Battery life expected to be 3-5 years with 3-year warranty

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Ranked #5 in Best UPS Battery Backups

CyberPower PR1000LCDRT2U

3.5

The CyberPower PR1000LCDRT2U is a discontinued line interactive UPS with sine wave output designed for corporate and commercial environments. Reviewers noted its AVR feature helps extend battery life by managing minor power fluctuations without battery usage. The unit offers 8 NEMA 5-15R outlets and a rotatable LCD panel for monitoring power conditions. While it provides robust power protection and surge protection, its discontinued status limits availability and support options. This UPS is best suited for users requiring reliable backup power for servers and network equipment in stable power environments.

Strengths

— Line interactive topology with Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) extends battery life by correcting minor power fluctuations without switching to battery
— Sine wave output provides power protection for ENERGY STAR® 6.0 systems with Active PFC power supplies
— Includes 8 NEMA 5-15R outlets for multiple device connectivity

Watch-outs

— Product is discontinued
— Includes a $400,000 Connected Equipment Guarantee which may be seen as a limitation or added cost

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How they stack up

APC Back-UPS 600VA

The APC Back-UPS 600VA offers faster transfer times and a more compact design compared to the CyberPower PR1000LCDRT2U, which is discontinued. However, it lacks Ethernet surge protection, unlike the Tripp Lite OMNI 1500LCD which provides more comprehensive surge protection for home setups.

CyberPower PR1000LCDRT2U

The CyberPower PR1000LCDRT2U offers true sine wave output and a rotatable LCD panel, features not available in the APC Back-UPS 600VA. However, it's discontinued and includes a $400,000 guarantee, which is a limitation not present in the more modern APC Back-UPS Pro 1500VA.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	APC Back-UPS 600VA	CyberPower PR1000LCDRT2U
VA Rating	600	1000 VA / 900 W
Wattage	330W	900 W
Topology	Standby	Line Interactive
Waveform	True Sine Wave	Sine Wave
Outlets	7	8 × NEMA 5-15R
Runtime	67 minutes (40W load)	7 min
Input Voltage	120 volts	120 volts_of_alternating_current
Battery Type	Lead-Acid battery	SLA

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