CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
The CP1500PFCLCD is the unit on my main PC and it has saved my work through three multi-hour outages. Pure sine wave output handles active PFC power supplies without complaint, and the LCD readout shows load percentage, runtime estimate, and input voltage at a glance. 1000W is enough for a midrange gaming PC plus a single 27-inch monitor with about 10 to 12 minutes of runtime.
I run three CyberPower UPS units across my home office and homelab. here are the five I would actually recommend in 2026.
I have had a CyberPower UPS on my desktop for over a decade and added more units over the years for network gear and a small homelab. CyberPower is the brand I land on whenever APC is overpriced or out of stock, and the value-per-dollar is consistently strong. Here are the five units I would actually buy in 2026.
| UPS | VA / Watts | Waveform | Best For |
| — | — | — | — |
| CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD | 1500VA / 1000W | Pure sine wave | Gaming PC and main desktop |
| CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD | 1500VA / 900W | Simulated | Home office desktop |
| CyberPower CP900AVR | 900VA / 560W | Simulated | Router + modem combo |
| CyberPower CP1350PFCLCD | 1350VA / 880W | Pure sine wave | Mid-range PC |
| CyberPower OR1500LCDRM2U | 1500VA / 1000W | Pure sine wave | Rack and homelab |
How we picked
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Top picks compared
| Pick | Best for | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD | 1500VA / 1000W | Check price | |
| CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD | 1500VA / 900W | Check price | |
| CyberPower CP900AVR | 900VA / 560W | Check price | |
| CyberPower CP1350PFCLCD | 1350VA / 880W | Check price | |
| CyberPower OR1500LCDRM2U | 1500VA / 1000W | Check price |
Our picks up close
CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
The CP1500PFCLCD is the unit on my main PC and it has saved my work through three multi-hour outages. Pure sine wave output handles active PFC power supplies without complaint, and the LCD readout shows load percentage, runtime estimate, and input voltage at a glance. 1000W is enough for a midrange gaming PC plus a single 27-inch monitor with about 10 to 12 minutes of runtime.
CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD
If your PC has an older (non-active-PFC) power supply or you just want a workhorse for a basic home office, the CP1500AVRLCD is the value pick. Simulated sine wave output, same 1500VA rating, and 50 to 70 dollars cheaper. I have one on my partner's desk powering a desktop, two monitors, and a desk lamp. runs about 14 minutes on full load.
CyberPower CP900AVR
For network gear, the 900VA model is the right size. I have one on my modem, router, and a small switch. total load around 40W. and it runs for over an hour during outages. Keeping internet up during a power blip is genuinely useful when you are also on a phone hotspot. It is small enough to tuck behind the desk.
CyberPower CP1350PFCLCD
The CP1350PFCLCD splits the difference between the CP900 and CP1500. pure sine wave at a friendlier price point. I would buy this for a mid-range PC and a single monitor where the CP1500 would be slightly overkill. About 8 to 10 minutes of runtime at typical desktop loads.
CyberPower OR1500LCDRM2U
For my homelab rack, the OR1500LCDRM2U is the unit I run. 2U rackmount form factor, pure sine wave, network card slot for SNMP monitoring, and the same 1500VA capacity as the desktop models. I have it on a network card and pulling shutdown commands to a small NAS and a Mini PC server.
Quick answers
Simulated (stepped approximation) is cheaper and fine for most desktop PCs and routers. Pure sine wave is required for active PFC power supplies common in modern gaming PCs, audio gear, and some medical equipment. When in doubt, check your PSU spec sheet or just buy pure sine wave.
For graceful shutdown of a PC, 5 to 10 minutes is enough. For ride-through during typical brownouts, aim for 15 to 30 minutes. Longer runtimes than that get expensive fast. at that point you should be looking at a generator or a larger UPS.
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