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CyberPower CP850PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPS System 850VA 510W 10 Outlets AVR Mini Tower

Last Updated: December 29, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.3
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Review Analysis - 669 recent, verified reviews

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Product Reliability
 146
ups, cyberpower, apc, units, 5 years
+66%
-34%
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" ...  I've had it a couple of weeks and so far, it seems to be working well.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought one of these UPS’s 9 years ago and it lasted 9 years.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a great UPS, and I've owned it for about 5 years now.  ...  "
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" ...  The CyberPower CP1350PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPS is working as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  But from day one, it has just worked.  ...  "
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" ...  I have been using >6 months and no problems.  ...  "
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" ...  Seems to work just as well as the older model which I already had and I purchased a few years ago.  ...  "
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" ...  This makes me wonder if I got a used Refurbished unit?  ...  "
Battery Life
 109
power, batteries, ups, charge, battery backup
+62%
-38%
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" ...  It reads that I have over an hour of battery based on my load which is way more than I was expecting.  ...  "
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" ...  I have gone thru a half dozen or more battery backup/surge protectors over the years from other manufacturers, and I must say, this Cyberpower unit beats them all hands-down.  ...  "
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" ...  I wanted not only the security of battery backup for controlled shutdown, but also the line conditioning.  ...  "
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" ...  Device charged and worked as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  I've had this UPS for 3 years now and the batteries are running strong even with frequent power outages and surges, I'm sure that I can get at least another 3 years out of the batteries before they need replacing which is great!  ...  "
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" ...  I expect to replace the battery in 4 or 5 years.  ...  "
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" ...  Have not ran a outage test yet to rate battery life but will be testing it soon.  ...  "
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" ...  The display gives a good estimate regarding how much time is left in the battery, so you can plan accordingly.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 73
ups, computers, desktop, server, cyberpower
+79%
-21%
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" ...  If you need a UPS for your internet equipment or a home office PC, look no further!  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this one for my new server and security system.  ...  "
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" ...  I love the software to hook it to your PC.  ...  "
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" ...  Saved me from losing connection during a very important meeting.  ...  "
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" ...  One for each of my computers and the fourth is now used with my entertainment system. ... They look like my desktop computers so their space is minimal.  ...  "
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" ...  It is currently providing protection to my Ubiquiti network gear, a custom-built PC and a Dell r710 server.  ...  "
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" ...  Its wonderful for keeping my computer running uninterrupted, the power likes to flick on and off sometimes here at the house and its really annoying when trying to play games. ... so I just hook the computer, the wifi, and my main screen to the battery power, and it lasts a perfect amount of time.  ...  "
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" ...  Next I added the computer. ... If I give the computer some things to do, I can drive it up over 400 watts.  ...  "
Power Consumption
 70
outages, ups, outage, supply, pfc
+80%
-20%
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" ...  After a few random power outages in my office I had to get it.  ...  "
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" ...  Apparently to earn a "Energy Star" rating, many manufacturers have switched to using an Active PFC power supply, which lowers energy consumption.  ...  "
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" ...  That's about $25.00 a year for uninterruptible power.  ...  "
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" ...  My electricity blinked one time since I installed this.  ...  "
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" ...  Overall it has worked like a charm and has been put up to power surges, power outages and other mishaps and has worked as intended each time.  ...  "
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" ...  Haven't had a major power outage so I am not sure how long it will last.  ...  "
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" ...  I’ve already had one power outage since installing this, and it really works flawlessly. ... My PC is a power hungry beast that consumes a lot of power when under full load, so I need a UPS of this quality to protect my investment.  ...  "
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" ...  It is also 1000 watts rather than 900 watts.  ...  "
Ports
 68
ups, outlets, usb ports, usb c, surge
+81%
-19%
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" ...  A lot of reserve power and when it's come on during a few outages it stayed working for the duration and everything plugged into it worked perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  I can easily tell how much power my computer/monitor/etc.  ...  "
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" ...  Have these on my computers, tv's, routers, Tivo's, smart home hubs and more.  ...  "
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" ...  Most modern desktop computers and servers have what's called Active PFC power supplies. ... The CyberPower's top is a curved surface, where as the Tripp Lite has a flat top (I had a small ethernet switch on top of it for a time).  ...  "
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" ...  It's also a nice-looking (IMO) piece of electronics, and the USB charging ports in front are handy.  ...  "
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" ...  Also, you can easily turn off the alarm altogether using their app and the USB cable that comes with it. ... It has two USB ports on the front of it that charge my phones super fast - this was an unexpected but very useful bonus.  ...  "
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" ...  I have my modem/router, pc, and monitor all plugged into the battery side, and this is one of the few times that I've been happy I didn't spend extra for a more powerful unit.  ...  "
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" ...  I've been using one for my desktop for about two months now with no issues even after my wall outlet fried from a power outage and my surge protector melted to the outlet.  ...  "
Charging
 55
power, battery, charging, charged, outlets
+71%
-29%
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" ...  It allowed me to keep laptop / cell phone charged and working for several hours so was able to work from home. ... christmas gift that after charging for several days would never turn on.  ...  "
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" ...  It's also a nice-looking (IMO) piece of electronics, and the USB charging ports in front are handy.  ...  "
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" ...  Plugged it in after charging.  ...  "
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" ...  I always test the units before sale just in case, this includes the charge voltage, battery values and AC outputs, then they get a label for the customer.  ...  "
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" ...  Enough power to turn off computer safely and keep usb devices charged.  ...  "
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" ...  We used this to charge our phones for several hours following an extended power outage.  ...  "
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" ...  On a full charge, it said I had 20 minutes with two servers plugged into it. ... These servers have dual power supplies, so a total of four battery-backed plugs were used.  ...  "
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" ...  The USB charge connectors are very nice, too.  ...  "
Software Platform
 48
ups, cyberpower, app, error code, shutdown
+71%
-29%
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" ...  The Windows app displays various status and allows for some simple setting changes.  ...  "
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" ...  Seamless transition if power fails, descent battery life for most applications.  ...  "
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" ...  The software is great, and allows me to monitor all applicable parameters in real time.  ...  "
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" ...  I love the software to hook it to your PC.  ...  "
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" ...  Has a good run-time when needed and a great interface when connected to your computer for monitoring it.  ...  "
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" ...  I have other CyberPower UPS' and the management software is basic but adequate, no complaints.  ...  "
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" ...  I like that it is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux - I plan to configure my personal computers for dual boot of Windows and Ubuntu. ... You do not need a Microsoft Cloud account in order to install it .  ...  "
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" ...  Installed the UPS and configured the free CyberPower software that permits one to manage the UPS via a web browser and gracefully shutdown ESXi VMs and host in the event of loss of utility power.  ...  "
Display Clarity
 48
lcd, ups, information, screen, panel
+79%
-21%
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" ...  The front display provides useful information during use, including load and estimated count down time during use based on the load.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the display, my old one didn't have that.  ...  "
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" ...  the display times out and just goes black, so it is very unobtrusive.  ...  "
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" ...  (2) 42" LED TV/Monitors. ... The LCD display I believe is a must for one of these UPS's.  ...  "
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" ...  The display window said 154 minutes on battery available.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this to replace a really old Smart-UPS - really liked the sine wave support, and the nice front panel display.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice display and read outs.  ...  "
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" ...  The display is informative as to how long you can run your equipment before running out of battery power which is super nice.  ...  "
Setup
 37
software, install, easy to install, easy to use, easy to setup
+100%
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" ...  Very well made and easy to install.  ...  "
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" ...  Make sure to follow all directions for power on and off exactly.  ...  "
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" ...  The included management tool (CyberPower PowerPanel) is quite useful, easily configured, etc.  ...  "
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" ...  I recently overbuilt a home server/network configuration, and sprung for another one of these.  ...  "
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" ...  The instruction manual is a bit sparse, but understandable, and the control/monitoring program was easy to use and understand after communication was established via USB.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use and a must have item if you are running any bulb based projector or television.  ...  "
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" ...  Have a had a short power outage since install and unit worked as stated.  ...  "
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" ...  Super easy to setup, nice visual display of usage.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 32
easy to set, easy, software, understand, simple
+100%
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" ...  It was easy to put in use.  ...  "
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" ...  Super easy install, runs quiet, reacts quickly.  ...  "
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" ...  Ease of use  ...  "
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" ...  Simple, straightforward, worth every penny.  ...  "
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" ...  Very well made and easy to install.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great and easy to install  ...  "
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" ...  Software easy to install. ... Easy to setup and use.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to set up for basic use, but still simple to set up for auto shut down.  ...  "
Price
 32
worth, money, extra, ups, spent
+94%
-6%
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" ...  At the cyber Monday price it was a definite steal.  ...  "
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" ...  I still consider this money well spent.  ...  "
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" ...  Got this for a great price.  ...  "
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" ...  I feel like I'm getting a lot for my money.  ...  "
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" ...  As far as I’m concerned, this UPS has already justified its cost.  ...  "
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" ...  These things are awesome, and I like that I can get Sinewave for this price.  ...  "
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" ...  Good product for a great price.  ...  "
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" ...  But other than that, it seems a great value.  ...  "
Marketplace
 28
deal, thank, cyber monday, works as advertised, manufacturer
+57%
-43%
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" ...  Thank you and I hope this one lasts me a long time.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought it on a lightning deal.  ...  "
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" ...  Thanks to two great companies making things right with me, Amazon and CyberPower.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  In any event I thought "No big deal.  ...  "
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" ...  Thank you very much!  ...  "
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" ...  Found this on sale Cyber Monday and snatched it up.  ...  "
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" ...  I just received this today.  ...  "
Overall performance
 27
ups, performance, great job, cyberpower, corsair
+100%
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" ...  Seems to be doing the job well.  ...  "
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" ...  Its doing its job.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect, and has protected my computer countless times already.  ...  "
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" ...  Does the job it's supposed to.  ...  "
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" ...  It does the job I wanted.  ...  "
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" ...  Have not had any issues other then the power into my computer seems Way more inconsistence at times computer Idling and cpu usage between 1% and 6% tops just basic System in back round running mostly Corsair App while open and Graphs Expanded For my Corsair AX860i power supply And been on 2 different mother boards 1st FX8350 Black Edition 8core ASUS M5A97 R2.0 MB Mostly 4SSD 1HD And my newer Ryzen7 2700X 8core & ASUS 470X ROG STRIX-F Gaming MB with both idling Just corsair app showing About 4%   ...  "
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" ...  Have this unit installed to backup a PC-based video editing system.  ...  "
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" ...  Works like a charm, keeps my PC running.  ...  "
Capacity
 23
room, home office, ups, generator, rural
+83%
-17%
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" ...  After installation, I tested by throwing the house breaker for the server's circuit and it worked!  ...  "
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" ...  We have two more in the living room for the TV and all electronics out there, no issues what so ever and they have been running for over five months.  ...  "
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" ...  Recommended to my friends and family.  ...  "
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" ...  It is in the family room directly under the TV so silence is important.  ...  "
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" ...  Have a whole house backup generator.  ...  "
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" ...  On an upper level, you place them on the floor.  ...  "
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" ...  The smell in the UPS room persisted for about a month, then started to be less noticeable.  ...  "
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" ...  Unfortunately, I wasn't home when the apartment lost power, so I couldn't test how long it lasted, but from what I could tell, it seemed to have lasted a couple of hours with a bunch of devices on idle, which is pretty good!  ...  "
Returns
 22
amazon, refund, rma, replacement, asked
+23%
-77%
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" ...  So far I can’t get them to even send the correct replacement.  ...  "
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" ...  Amazon won’t return.  ...  "
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" ...  Result: 2 stars  ...  "
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" ...  They agreed to replace it, however, they are sending a label to return it so I need to find packaging, return it, and wait for them to ship one after they receive the defective unit.  ...  "
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" ...  I asked for and received a refund.  ...  "
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" ...  I think I'll instead initiate a refund through Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  Amazon then offered me a new unit or a refund.  ...  "
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" ...  Sent form with info and no answer to that either.  ...  "
Network
 20
house, modem, network, nas, ups
+80%
-20%
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" ...  The UPS also supports my modem, router, & switches which minimizes the potential damage from the surge.  ...  "
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" ...  Both units are dedicated to powering our NAS, Firewall and Routers.  ...  "
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" ...  I have moved houses with this and moved it around a few different rooms.  ...  "
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" ...  On an upper level, you place them on the floor.  ...  "
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" ...  Have a whole house backup generator.  ...  "
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" ...  I use it with my QNAP NAS, router, and switch and it works perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  (1) High performance Wireless router.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought an identical one a couple of years ago for my desktop and router.  ...  "
Cleaning
 19
clean, ups, cleaner, electronics, doubt
+84%
-16%
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" ...  It also "cleans" up electrical signals to better protect your power supply  ...  "
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" ...  Nothing like good clean reliable power for you homebuilt gaming rig.  ...  "
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" ...  This unit puts out a constant 120V sine wave THAT IS CLEAN, . ... without doubt a clean signal and true surge protection.  ...  "
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" ...  Plus, as I run off a generator when the power goes out (3-4 X a year), I like the UPS giving me a "cleaner" flow of power: I doubt the generator is as good about that because power use in the house varies, like when the well pump or furnace come on when the power is out.  ...  "
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" ...  In both instances his equipment was unaffected and he was able to do a clean shutdown during the actual outage (which wouldn't have been necessary because the battery backup said it had 20 minutes left, but the point in getting it was not to push our luck!)  ...  "
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" ...  This also provides a 'cleaner' source of power to my electronics.  ...  "
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" ...  Power remained clean for the duration of the outage.  ...  "
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" ...  Nothing sexy about a UPS, but this does what it is supposed to do: Provide clean, uninterrupted power.  ...  "
Delivery
 18
received, arrived, box, ups, units
+50%
-50%
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" ...  I can't recommend this product as it arrived broken.  ...  "
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" ...  Very slow delivery, Amazon took a week .  ...  "
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" ...  Unit was dead on arrival.  ...  "
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" ...  Anyway, I recently decided to buy the CP1500 -- Arrived yesterday.  ...  "
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" ...  The conclusion I drew was that the unit was shipped with the problem.  ...  "
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" ...  There was dirt inside the box and not all contents were provided.  ...  "
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" ...  Unit was never able to be powered on from the time it arrived.  ...  "
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" ...  Did not work out of the box.  ...  "
Sound Quality
 16
silent, quiet, operation, ups, unstable
+75%
-25%
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" ...  Surround sound receiver, subwoofer, and 2 monitors on the surge only side.  ...  "
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" ...  This unit is totally silent.  ...  "
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" ...  It's very quiet.  ...  "
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" ...  The true sine wave  ...  "
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" ...  works sufficiently for a overclocked 4.7ghz 8700k, OC'd 1080ti with sound card & 5 hdd system  ...  "
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" ...  The system is completely silent in normal operation.  ...  "
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" ...  Currently the load since march of this year has been 2 monitors, 350w speaker system, Computer with a 760w Platinum PSU and a 120 volt desk lamp.  ...  "
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" ...  During a power outage, the alarm sound was clearly audible but not annoying.  ...  "
For Running
 14
run, long, equipment, ups, pc
+86%
-14%
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" ...  Works like a charm, keeps my PC running.  ...  "
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" ...  Quiet and keeps us running  ...  "
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" ...  They seem to run perfect.  ...  "
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" ...  we'll see how it is in the long run.  ...  "
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" ...  It is up and running with no problems.  ...  "
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" ...  One is over a year old, and still runs like new.  ...  "
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" ...  All I know is my equipment is running fine.  ...  "
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" ...  I expect it will be a great product in the long run.  ...  "
Features
 14
features, feature, eco mode, wave, ups
+64%
-36%
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" ...  Must purchase add in card but nice feature option.  ...  "
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" ...  Since we have a standby generator, I never tried to install and use that feature.  ...  "
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" ...  Actually has more features than the APC unit it replaced, for about the same cost.  ...  "
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" ...  This particular series features “Sign Wave Power”, this technology is better than a simulated sign wave featured on other UPS as it creates a more consistent power stream for sensitive electronics.  ...  "
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" ...  This replaces an APC of similar features, but which had some quirks.  ...  "
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" ...  It has a of of feature that I haven't used yet.  ...  "
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" ...  It is worth the extra money for its unique features.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent product with great features.  ...  "
Build Quality
 14
smell, plastic smell, plastic, cold, works
+57%
-43%
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" ...  Looks nice and plugs are far apart enough to fit the thicker plugs.  ...  "
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" ...  If I have one reservation, it is that I have no way to know yet how well it is built, quality of components, so as to last as long as did the 20-year-old unit (from another popular company not being run so well these days) that this one replaces.  ...  "
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" ...  Nevertheless, protection of your equipment is awesome!  ...  "
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" ...  Survived a nasty brown out and kept everything safe.  ...  "
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" ...  Hardware and soft ware installed easily.  ...  "
Gaming
 13
pc, gaming rig, ups, protect my gaming, game
+100%
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" ...  Keeps all gaming consoles and gaming pc alive when the power goes out.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this on Black Friday to protect my gaming rig.  ...  "
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" ...  I can continue gaming for about 10 minutes before the UPS starts warning me.  ...  "
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" ...  I am using this to backup my PC, monitor and game consoles.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect for a high end gaming PC and two large refresh rate monitors.  ...  "
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" ...  Solid UPS, works well as a battery backup for most gaming machines or servers.  ...  "
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" ...  I purchased this, for my gaming desktop system, three years ago.  ...  "
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" ...  Protection for your gaming rig and peripherals at a good price.  ...  "
Design
 12
works, well, nice, design, slim
+92%
-8%
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" ...  The older one continues to work well so I hope this new design does as well.  ...  "
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" ...  Looks like I got the newer "a" version the more recent reviewers have commented on.  ...  "
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" ...  It's a nice device and the new design is more aesthetically pleasing.  ...  "
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" ...  For a unit of its capacity it is small, unobtrusive, and actually looks quite nice.  ...  "
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" ...  The device looks well made and works as advertised to the degree that I use it.  ...  "
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" ...  Looks good too!  ...  "
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" ...  This is a great UPS that is slim and looks great (as far as electronics equipments go).  ...  "
Cables
 11
wires, cables, panel, outlets, ground
+36%
-64%
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" ...  Looked a little closer and realized the ground connector bus bar wasn't aligned right, and bent up pretty badly.  ...  "
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" ...  Item came with no manual, no CD, no cables like product description says.  ...  "
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" ...  So, being a retired electronic technician of sorts I decided to disassemble and and look for obvious issues like disconnected wires or cold solders  ...  "
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" ...  If you live in a old building with poor ground wiring, as I do, you need to run a ground wire to your ups. ... Instead of a d-sub serial connector which is long obsolete, the unit should have a grounding connector.  ...  "
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" ...  had the electricians come out at least 4 times and replaced wiring, breakers, outlets, etc.  ...  "
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" ...  I tried plugging it in several different circuits, the wiring fault light was on each time.  ...  "
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" ...  As a result, trying to unplug something from the outlets pulls the back panel right off, exposing wires and circuitry, instead of unplugging.  ...  "
Screen Protection
 11
surge protector, protection, surges, surge, simple
+73%
-27%
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" ...  Where I live surges occur almost daily and you can see the events which have occurred on the screen.  ...  "
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" ...  Protects my triple-screen system for racing  ...  "
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" ...  They were going to buy a simple surge protector, but I recommended the one I owned already.  ...  "
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" ...  Another great feature about this UPS is its surge protector to protect all your hardware from well electrical surges.  ...  "
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" ...  The last unit I had was an APC and the screen was always on and I had that unit 7 years and there were no problems.  ...  "
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" ...  I used this device as surge protection.  ...  "
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" ...  I also appreciate the sharp display and the IQ of the design with a curved top to prevent stacking on top, the cable, phone protection (yes, paranoia made us keep a P.O.T.S.  ...  "
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" ...  Lots of information available on the screen.  ...  "
Size
 11
compact, small, unit, nice, need
+100%
comment
" ...  A very attractive and compact design but I do wonder when they will start using lithium ion batteries in these things instead of lead-acid.  ...  "
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" ...  compact design and good display, seems to be working good.  ...  "
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" ...  This model is more compact.  ...  "
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" ...  For a unit of its capacity it is small, unobtrusive, and actually looks quite nice.  ...  "
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" ...  Smaller and lighter than I thought!  ...  "
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" ...  Size, appearance, quality and price.  ...  "
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" ...  Thin and small slick.  ...  "
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" ...  In my case I just need them to hold power long enough for my generator to kick on.  ...  "
Fit
 11
fit, tight, plugs, minutes, get
+64%
-36%
comment
" ...  This is a safety put into place by the manufacturer for shipping purposes.  ...  "
comment
" ...  In my case I just need them to hold power long enough for my generator to kick on.  ...  "
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" ...  Looks nice and plugs are far apart enough to fit the thicker plugs.  ...  "
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" ...  It fits right next to the workstations and supports all.  ...  "
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" ...  It isn't a super large unit, so it will fit nicely into most entertainment centers or cabinets.  ...  "
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" ...  This has fit the bill and I am very happy with it.  ...  "
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" ...  This product was shipped to me without the screws to attach the back panel to the device.  ...  "
Apps
 10
app, cyberpower, downloaded, ups, powerpanel
+90%
-10%
comment
" ...  I love the software to hook it to your PC.  ...  "
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" ...  I will follow up with an addendum to this review if the situation changes, or if the app that comes with the unit (that I have not used) proves to be super helpful in some way.  ...  "
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" ...  there are some pretty important files on these 'vaults'.  ...  "
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" ...  The Windows app displays various status and allows for some simple setting changes.  ...  "
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" ...  Like the LCD panel and downloaded desktop app.  ...  "
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" ...  The CyberPower software is nice as well.  ...  "
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" ...  the Power app is fantastic as well.  ...  "
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" ...  software works perfectly as well.  ...  "
Controls
 8
buttons, silence alarm button, voltage, mute, modify
+50%
-50%
comment
" ...  The only negative I have is that the "Silence Alarm" button is not backlit and is hard to se, especially in a darkened room.  ...  "
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" ...  Press the display button, receive a single beep and the screen does not illuminate.  ...  "
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" ...  After a few seconds the front panel lit up and would not respond to front panel buttons.  ...  "
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" ...  Now I need to read the manual to see if there is a way to modify the volume or turn off the alert beeping.  ...  "
Clock
 8
power, turn, silence alarm button, ups, outage
+88%
-13%
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" ...  LOVE the ability to MUTE the alarm which my previous one could not.  ...  "
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" ...  During a power outage, the alarm sound was clearly audible but not annoying.  ...  "
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" ...  2 weeks ago after a decent rainfall, the alarm system beeped, the lights flashed and the Cyberpower reliably did its job.  ...  "
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" ...  Another great thing is it has a very easy "silence alarm" button.  ...  "
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" ...  Solid product and it has an alarm mute!  ...  "
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" ...  I look at my alarm clock and see it's blinking 12:46 then I look up to find the out what the source of one of the most stressful wakeups I've had.  ...  "
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" ...  I looked for 2 years to replace a 10 year old Belkin that had with a alarm on/off switch.  ...  "
ISP
 8
router, internet, 1, qnap, net
+100%
comment
" ...  - 1 Xfinity modem  ...  "
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" ...  to go out and start the generator and plug in the house with out interruption to computer or the DSL modem.  ...  "
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" ...  Using it with my QNAP NAS and AT&T Router.  ...  "
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" ...  I also have my monitor, modem and separate wifi router connected to it.  ...  "
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" ...  I had a Motorola modem, ooma phone service, Netgear nighthawk router plugged into it. ... It worked fine and no loss of the net.  ...  "
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" ...  Use this for cable modem and router.  ...  "
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" ...  (1) Internet Modem. ... (1) High performance Wireless router.  ...  "
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" ...  I use it with my QNAP NAS, router, and switch and it works perfectly.  ...  "
Defective Delivery
 7
received, defective, damage, box, arrived
+29%
-71%
comment
" ...  I can't recommend this product as it arrived broken.  ...  "
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" ...  The unit was defective out of the box.  ...  "
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" ...  The unit arrived appearing to be intact, with no visible damage to the box.  ...  "
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" ...  The first unit I received was defective.  ...  "
Wifi
 7
wifi, nas, wifi router, wi fi, network
+86%
-14%
comment
" ...  The latest unit is powering a network setup - again, just long enough for a generator to start.  ...  "
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" ...  I also have my monitor, modem and separate wifi router connected to it.  ...  "
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" ...  (1) High performance Wireless router.  ...  "
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" ...  I use it with my QNAP NAS, router, and switch and it works perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  I connected my TV, NAS, Wi-Fi, Xbox, and home theater to the battery side and a couple other items to the other side.  ...  "
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" ...  I also have surges & power drops for a second or two several times a week the CP keeps the wifi, computer, router, hub, etc.  ...  "
Memory
 5
supply, ram, hard drives, hard, generator
+100%
comment
" ...  My older version is the backup power for my DVR and its external hard drive - it just has to last long enough for the generator to be running (I use a Yamaha inverter generator - a must if you are powering AV equipment).  ...  "
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" ...  Powered a high-end gaming rig (2 2080TIs, 10 hard drives, 32GB Ram, 1200w Power Supply) & like 9 other devices during that time.  ...  "
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" ...  Fortunately, I was able to get my computer back up on both occasions, using the recovery flash drive I keep handy just for this eventuality.  ...  "
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" ...  Power supply, logic board, ram, heat sinks, etc.  ...  "
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" ...  I would recommend this to others who need a system for their compters and hard drives.  ...  "
Volume
 5
speakers, pop, heard, beeping, room
+40%
-60%
comment
" ...  Now I need to read the manual to see if there is a way to modify the volume or turn off the alert beeping.  ...  "
Resolution
 5
monitors, tv, software, hd, ups
+100%
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" ...  My Setup: I have a 50" Samsung 4K TV, Sony home theater system, a Rain Ion digital audio workstation, two LG ultrawide monitors and two KRK Rokit 8 powered studio monitors being fed by a Monster Power HDP1800.  ...  "
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" ...  I've got 2 PS3's (slim and super slim), PS4 Pro, launch PS4, 2 external HD for the PS4's, an Xbox one S, Tivo Premiere XL and a 55" TCL 5 series 4K plugged into it.  ...  "
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" ...  (2) 42" LED TV/Monitors.  ...  "
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" ...  I have this UPS hooked up to my $4k+ computer, ultrawide gaming monitor, 4k TV and gaming consoles.  ...  "
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" ...  Running my 3.4 GHz i5 system with multiple HD and 600w power supply, plus 20" wide screen 1080p LCD monitor, plus my router - I'm only using 75-90 watts typically which allows me over an hour of battery time.  ...  "
Product As Described
 5
photos, works, see
+80%
-20%
comment
" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as described so far.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised  ...  "
Storage
 5
unit, space, small, plugs, nice
+80%
-20%
comment
" ...  I purchased this brand and model because it fit nicely in the limited height space in our cabinet.  ...  "
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" ...  For a unit of its capacity it is small, unobtrusive, and actually looks quite nice.  ...  "
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" ...  Plenty of room on the back for plugs.  ...  "
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" ...  Needless to say both APCs are now in the recycle bin (minus batterries recycled at AutoZone).  ...  "
Print Quality
 4
laser printer, computer, ups, plugged, load
+50%
-50%
comment
" ...  We realized it was coming from the office and then realized my computer and printer were off and not responding. ... I unplugged everything, including the unit and am just hoping my computer or very expensive printer weren’t damaged.  ...  "
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" ...  I have a laser printer on the same circuit, but NOT plugged into the UPS. ... When the printer spins up, the heavy load will cause the UPS to kick on for an instant. ... They all fail to prevent the TV from turning off every time the laser printer is active.  ...  "
Speed
 4
+25%
-75%
comment
" ...  30 minutes later, same thing.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I only used it for a few minutes.  ...  "
Food Items
 4
saved, bacon
+100%
comment
" ...  It has saved my bacon more than a few times.  ...  "
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" ...  if it worked without having to reload it every time cookies are cleared.  ...  "
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" ...  I like everything about it, I use it for my pellet stove.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the UPS, it's saved my bacon a couple of times since I bought it.  ...  "
USB
 4
usb, plus, usb ports, usb c, one
+50%
-50%
comment
" ...  The one gripe I have is that there is only one full sized USB port on the front panel and a USB-C that I won't use.  ...  "
User Manual
 3
internet
+33%
-67%
comment
" ...  According to the manual this is something the manufacturer needs to be contacted about.  ...  "
Door
 3
two, bad, open, home office, garage
+33%
-67%
comment
" ...  In my small home office it was really bad for the first day or two, had to leave the office door open. ... For the next week or two it wasn't as bad as long as the door was open.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I'm just fed up with bad service, poor products and all I have left are two heavy, expensive electronic door stops now.  ...  "
Call quality
 3
cyberpower, call, warranty, u, support
-100%
comment
" ...  He attempted to call the manufacturer but didn't get through.  ...  "
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" ...  He would not stop talking until I have to loudly interrupt him multiple times.  ...  "
comment
" ...  call cyberpower they have 2 warranty department and if u get the right one u will have lady voice mail and she never call u back no matter what u want leave the message for open claim under warranty state replacement as amazon provided 3 year & included battery free replacement .  ...  "
Comfort
 3
little, going, feels, feel, works
+33%
-67%
comment
" ...  I'm also not sure how comfortable I am with the output lines being soldered to the busses with what appears to be very little solder.  ...  "
comment
" ...  What a terrible waste of time and material!  ...  "

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