There are tons of options ranging from consumer to commercial applications, but today we’ll be comparing a pair of our most popular models from APC and Cyberpower to figure out which model is best for you. While these accessories are probably the least attractive part of any home office or living room setup, they are a handy bit of everyday insurance for some of your more sensitive electronics. One key difference here, however, is that the LED screen for the CyberPower can be tilted upwards, allowing you to view the screen without having to get down on the ground. APC has taken a slightly different approach, lobbing off the top corner of the UPS to make space for an LED screen that’s always looking up at you. Both models also include a single USB-A and USB-C port on the front, providing you with an additional charging port, or allowing you to keep your mobile device topped off in the event of an emergency. Likely the most glaring difference between these two models is the number of outlets they provide, the CyberPower provides you with 6 surge protected and 6 battery backup outlets, whereas the APC only has 5 surge and 5 battery backup outlets. There are some small differences between these models as far as power distribution. Because the CyberPower has 2 additional outlets, it is only capable of running at 2.5 minutes on a full battery charge when operating under a full load, compared to the APC, which is capable of operating for up to 4 mins, which can be attributed to its slightly lower load capacity. Both models do have ample slack in regards to their AC cables, and while it’s likely to make very little difference, the APC does have a slightly longer, 6 ft. cable when compared to the CyberPower’s 5 ft. The CyberPower comes equipped with an extra pair of Ethernet ports for slotting in a remote management card, allowing you to monitor and control the UPS remotely. But the APC has a coaxial throughput connection for extending surge protection to your cable modem. So depending on your priorities or the types of devices you’ll want to protect, one of these options is going to be slightly better than the other.
