Manufacturer research Specifications checked 2026-10-25 US model
CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
A 1500 VA / 1000 W sine-wave UPS with six battery-backed and six surge-only outlets for selected compatible electronics.
- Rated apparent power (VA)
- 1,500 VA Manufacturer source for Rated apparent power (VA) (checked 2026-10-25; opens in a new tab)
- Maximum real output (W)
- 1,000 W Manufacturer source for Maximum real output (W) (checked 2026-10-25; opens in a new tab)
Is it right for your household?
Selected workstation, networking, or home-entertainment devices within the 1000 W limit.
A setup needing medical/life-critical support, loads above 1000 W, or settled battery-service instructions.
Manufacturer specification record · No hands-on testing · Source records checked on 2026-10-25
Use the 1000 W ceiling
The manufacturer lists 1500 VA and 1000 W for CP1500PFCLCD. The larger VA figure does not mean 1500 W of output. Check the combined load in watts and startup behavior; leave room below the limit rather than treating the rating as a runtime target.
Distinguish backed and surge-only groups
The product page lists twelve receptacles: six battery-plus-surge and six surge-only. Place only devices needing outage backup on the battery group. Confirm panel labels because the receptacle count alone does not tell which devices will remain powered.
Runtime values are conditional estimates
CyberPower lists runtime points of 2.5 minutes at 1000 W and 10 minutes at 500 W. These are manufacturer specifications at stated loads, not household measurements or guarantees for a particular computer. Battery age, load shape, and operating conditions affect actual time.
Check battery and excluded uses
The manufacturer page lists two 12 V, 9 Ah sealed lead-acid batteries and cartridge variants tied to serial-prefix families. Before any replacement, match the unit's serial label with CyberPower's current battery lookup; the manual was inaccessible and no replacement procedure is given here. CyberPower excludes medical, aquatic, high-drain, heater, laser-printer, and similar loads; this is not life-critical backup.
Specifications & sources
These are manufacturer specifications, not independent performance measurements. Source records checked on 2026-10-25. We have not tested this model hands-on.
- Rated apparent power (VA)
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1,500 VA
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Rated apparent power (VA) (opens in a new tab)
- Maximum real output (W)
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1,000 W
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Maximum real output (W) (opens in a new tab)
- Output voltage
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120 V AC
Manufacturer states 120VAC ±5% on battery.
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Output voltage (opens in a new tab)
- Total AC outlets
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12 outlets
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Total AC outlets (opens in a new tab)
- Battery-backed outlets
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6 outlets
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Battery-backed outlets (opens in a new tab)
- Surge-only outlets
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6 outlets
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Surge-only outlets (opens in a new tab)
- Battery output waveform
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Sine wave
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Battery output waveform (opens in a new tab)
- Manufacturer-stated transfer time
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4 ms
Manufacturer typical transfer time.
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Manufacturer-stated transfer time (opens in a new tab)
- Runtime at rated load
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2.5 min
Manufacturer value at 1000W rated load; not independent testing.
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Runtime at rated load (opens in a new tab)
- Load for full-load runtime point
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1,000 W
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Load for full-load runtime point (opens in a new tab)
- Runtime at half load
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10 min
Manufacturer value at 500W (half of rated output); not independent testing.
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Runtime at half load (opens in a new tab)
- Load for half-load runtime point
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500 W
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Load for half-load runtime point (opens in a new tab)
- Battery type
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Sealed lead-acid
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Battery type (opens in a new tab)
- Battery quantity
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2
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Battery quantity (opens in a new tab)
- Battery nominal voltage
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12 V
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Battery nominal voltage (opens in a new tab)
- Battery capacity
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9 Ah
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Battery capacity (opens in a new tab)
- Replacement battery part
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RB1290X2 for CXX serial prefix; RB1280X2B for CR9, CXF, or CQC prefix
Manufacturer lists distinct cartridges by serial prefix. Verify the physical serial label and current official battery lookup.
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Replacement battery part (opens in a new tab)
- User-replaceable battery
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Yes
Manufacturer page says user-replaceable; explicitly not hot-swappable.
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for User-replaceable battery (opens in a new tab)
- Shutdown / monitoring interface
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USB HID; PowerPanel Business
Direct manual instructions were not read; no operational procedure is claimed.
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Shutdown / monitoring interface (opens in a new tab)
- Listed weight
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24.9 lb
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Listed weight (opens in a new tab)
- Listed warranty term
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3 years
Current manufacturer page says three years, including battery coverage; terms apply.
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Listed warranty term (opens in a new tab)