CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD3 Clever LCD UPS System, 1500VA/900W, 12 Retailers, 2 USB Ports, AVR, Mini Tower, Black

A Reliable Lifeline for Short Power Outages
I recently purchased the CyberPower (1500VA/900W) to protect my setup from the occasional power outages in my neighborhood, which tend to happen once or twice a month and last 3-5 minutes. After a few months of use, I’m happy to report it’s been working great for my needs.I use it to power my work laptop, which is connected to a 34″ ultrawide monitor, as well as a custom-built personal PC that pulls an estimated 535W at full load with the same monitor setup. With both systems running under normal conditions (no heavy gaming), the UPS display estimates about 40 minutes of battery life. When I’m gaming on the personal PC—usually with the laptop in sleep mode—it drops to around 15 minutes, which is still plenty for my situation. I’ve gamed through several outages without any hiccups; the power stays steady, and I don’t have to worry about sudden shutdowns. Since my outages are typically short, this UPS does exactly what I need: it bridges the gap and prevents unnecessary interruptions.Aside: When each PC is idle/sleep, it last for several hours.One thing to note: I have my router and modem on a separate CyberPower UPS (same brand, different model) because the cable enters a different room from my gaming setup. This dual-UPS approach has worked flawlessly for keeping everything online.Overall, for my use case—avoiding hard stops on my PC during brief outages—this UPS is a solid performer. It’s reliable, the LCD display is a nice touch for monitoring, and it gives me peace of mind. If you’re looking for a UPS to handle similar short-term power blips, I’d recommend giving this one a shot.

More useful than I thought
I purchased the CyberPower CP100AVRLCD as a business purchase and an extra security measure for my computer. I have to admit a little buyer’s remorse when the package came in. I debated whether it was really that necessary or just a techie extravagance.My concerns were immediately alleviated when I printed to my laser printer. That printer is a little old and a power sucker. My lights dim whenever I use it, but I thought I had each item on a separate circuit. Apparently not. Immediately the UPS kicked in and modulated the electricity within a safe range for my computer. I have essentially been creating brown-outs whenever I print, putting extra strain on my computer and external hard-drive.The display is nice. It lets you know when the unit is active and turns off when it is not. The blue-lighted power button stays on as long as the unit is on. The size is very compact, but it is heavy as bricks. The setup is super easy. I have it set to my Mac Pro. There aren’t many extended options for the Mac. You basically hook it to the compute via a USB cable and set your Energy Saver system preferences for the UPS. That control panel will allow you to determine how the computer responds when it is relying solely on the UPS and gives the battery level of the UPS.Other reviewers are correct in that the plugs are closely spaced, which can reduce the amount of equipment you can plug in depending on the plugs. Only some of the plugs are protected by the battery. The others have only surge protection. But you really just need the computer, monitor, and possibly extra hard drives on battery power. The less power drain on the battery will allow it to last longer.One thing I would be curious to know is whether the UPS computer shutdown will override requests by applications to save files and such. Normally the shut-down command times out if applications hold it up too long. I haven’t tested this yet.UPDATE: About a year later and the UPS is still working great. I’ve been doing extensive electrical work on my house, and it saved me a couple of times when I forgot I left the computer on and shut of the main power.It will beep when the power is off but items are pulling electricity from it. The more electricity you are using from the battery the faster the beeping, which is a very nice attribute.It really helped me out when I had the power completely shut off to my house. Long story but I needed to get a hold of the permit inspector so I could set up a follow-up inspection. His number was on my email, so I hauled the UPS to my living room, hooked up the wireless router and cable modem, and was able to connect to the internet with my laptop.Update: about 2.5 years later and it is still working well.Update: It is about 4.5 years after purchase. The battery has some issues. I do not know if it is because of age or if it is inherent to the product but unnoticed until the situation arose.Issue#1 The power went out while I was walking the dogs. I returned to my computer shut down from power failure. Our walks take about 20minutes, and the power probably did not go out right at the beginning. I am assuming it was out about 10minutes. I would think it should allow for power that long with just one inactive computer and monitor. Most likely the battery is just old now.Issue #2. There was a brown-out. I now have 2 computers plugged in. An old mac pro and a new one. The old one was fine but the new one shut down immediately. The brown-out lasted a few second and the battery kicked in right away. I am wondering if the system let through a power fluctuation that the new mac pro is more sensitive to. This one I would be more concerned about if buying new.

Es el quinto que compro para casa y exceptuando el anterior que compré no me han decepcionado, al anterior no le duraron los tres años las baterías por un par de meses mientras que todos los demás siguen funcionando.Tuve uno de 350VA otro de 550VA hace años, posteriormente compré uno de 1350VA en 2020 que aún está en funcionamiento, en 2021 se compraron 3 de 1500VA, dos para un hijo y uno para mi, es este último (CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD) al que le fallaron las baterías a dos meses de cumplir los tres años (las cambiaré para utilizar en otro lado).Espero que haya sido la unidad ya que hasta la fecha tengo buena opinión de la marca.

Works as it should. So far the battery has lasted on power outages. I would not buy anything under 1500 VA depending on what you are using it for.