CyberPower CP1350PFCLCD Unboxing, Testing, and Review

[@NinoZachetti]

Criminally underrated video, especially for the superb testing in the latter half and the comparison to the APC unit. Watched perhaps 3-4 videos on the Cyberpower UPS units and this is by far the most informative of any. Thanks for the thorough review!

[@levendlicht]

The best review online! Scope visuals to show the sine wave under load, a real time test under considerable load... great! Two thumbs up!

[@FamilyHomeTheater]

Thanks! I think the visualization of the actual sinewave was an important part a lot of reviews missed. Its one thing to say "true sine wave blah blah blah", but it's another thing to actually see what it is doing.

[@dcarlin3]

I'm watching this 8 years after purchasing my CP1500PFCLCD to see if its worth getting replacement batteries - seems it is! Thank You.

[@BlueSheep95]

Finally a video that is showing the sine wave form (and how clean it is)!

[@aaron_333]

Thanks for showing the oscilloscope of the sinewave!

[@kaislate]

This is still incredibly informative even 6 years after it was made. Credit to making an amazing video.

[@TestTubeBabySpy]

Now for a UPS, that is a beautiful sine wave! I actually watched this AFTER i got the 900w version, but im glad i made the choice, extra money well spent. Im just wondering if anybodys had a lightning strike with one of these yet..

[@YTMuza]

This review is really well made! Great job showing the signal on the scope

[@gz28]

Thank you for making and posting this video, I have had a hard time finding a good ups in my price range, and this one seems to fit the bill. Researching a lot of different ups's some claim pure sine wave when in reality they are not even close so I am glad you were so thorough and included oscilloscope testing.

[@maxd7228]

I must say, this has been the best UPS video. I've got a modified sinewave and servers do not like it, turned off immediately and power supply clicked. Bought the one shown in the video, issue resolved.

[@ColdVergil1]

Oh man so the CyberPower one really is true sine wave and would work with newest power supplies? From the looks of your video it seems that it does! This is an awesome and informative vid.

[@Justin-ju8ef]

Great video, that "sin" wave out of the APC unit was scary, no doubt contributing to your initial issue. I have just ordered a CyberPower, Thanks.

[@unabletochoose]

Thank you sir very much! This does it for me, ordering my unit. Thanks again for the thorough testing.

[@madmax2069]

9:28 that the same model I own. Picked it up at goodwill for $5 (back when things was actually cheap). And used it for around 4 years until the battery died (it's probably saved my equipment quite a few times, brown outs, power outages, and a few near by lightning strikes which did take out a few things not connected to it). Upgrading to a CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD.

[@Mad_Sailor01]

Hi, do not normally comment, but this video provided exactly the information I was looking for. Thank you for showing the waveforms for both new and old. BTW, running something like a projector or a big subwoofer voids the warranty.

[@FamilyHomeTheater]

Thanks! Its pretty much past the warranty and still going strong. It held the entire system up on a couple occasions of unexpected power outages. I'd have to look over the warranty, but as long as I don't go over the rating, I don't see what the problem is. The projector has a 230-ish watt lamp which is much lower than the maximum wattage of my PC at 650W. I could see the subs possibly, but I'm running a Class D amplifier which is pretty efficient.

[@MindHunger]

I've been using APC UPS units and I am just now replacing them with CP1350PCFLCD units. I was getting a similar problem as this video, equipment would reset on going to battery backup. The CyberPower have AVR, PFC, and real sine waves which is the best solution for a UPS supply.

[@louistournas120]

It is always good to see the output wave form. I bought a CyberPower LX1500GU3 recently. 900 W. 2 lead acid batteries. I have no idea what the battery output looks like. Oh boy, what is with that APC UPS? Why is it outputting a square wave?

[@unsealedabsurdfiles]

brilliant mate, really appreciated the test of the wave output, should be MUCH better for sensitive equipment / power supplies for a PC / Server top marks - from the UK

[@bgtubber]

Thanks for putting all this work into a video, it's much appreciated. Looks like a quality piece of equipment. I might go ahead and get the 1500VA version.

[@controlyourfuture5477]

Really nice setup bud. Very smart move getting a True sine wave ups and making sure all that equipment is save.

[@maverickdigital5410]

Thank you for doing this detailed test!

[@ElJulioso]

This is a good, thorough review. I wish it compared the unit to an APC unit with similar features, though, like the BR 1350MS. Do you have any insight as to how this unit compares to that APC unit, with which it directly competes?

[@temow4363]

Just bought this waiting for it to be delivered. Problem I see with this nothing is plugged into it and once u kicked it onto batt back up it was dying so quickly but nothing plugged in?

[@camelCased]

Thanks for the video. Does it still work? Is it completely silent when on utility power (no fans nor "coil whine" noises)? I'm somewhat wary of the CyberPower brand, but APC lower end units also seem to be not that good as they used to be.

[@FamilyHomeTheater]

Still works today. The only time the fan comes on is when it is on battery. At some point, though, I'm sure the battery will fail, as they do in all UPSs. But it's easy to put a new battery in.

[@_oneclickaway_9862]

He wasn't comparing apples with apples. If he had the SMT1500I (which is a pure sinewave UPS) then it would have been a fair comparison. I have the SMT1500I for over 4 years and it doesn't even want battery replacement yet!! ;) btw the APC in the video it's not even a Line interactive UPS. It's an offline topology with step sinewave.

[@randomnav]

Outstanding video. Out of focus most of the time when showing the actual controls on the UPS; but, never the less, outstanding.

[@intactgreen7564]

Was curious, does yours make a buzzing noise when unplugged from the wall outlet?

[@mircogelain6760]

It seems that one battery is installed upside down? Is it safe?

[@OgDj2024]

NICE 👍🏾 Could this until be used with any type of electronics, like equipment for a 90 gallon aquarium?

[@FamilyHomeTheater]

If you are asking whether it provides isolation from the mains for safety, I'm not sure. Otherwise, it should work just fine for just about anything.

[@antandshell]

Can this unit run on the battery all the time? Or just when the utility goes out? I am looking to condition the ac power into a PC and at the same time isolate it from the wall. TY for any advice.

[@FamilyHomeTheater]

This one kicks in once the voltage drops below a certain threshold. (I'm not sure what the threshold is). It doesn't do AC to DC to AC conversion full time. If you need it isolated from the wall, you'll need to run it through an isolation transformer. Then use an UPS for surge protection. I'm sure there are all in one units out there, but they are likely pretty expensive.

[@robertt9342]

I think you need a double conversion online UPS. Basically it turns AC power to DC then back to AC. I believe they run through the battery in the process. There is no switching from Line power and battery.

[@erikbjrnyolsen9694]

Great video. Im planning on getting the cp1500epfclcd soon for my desktop computer. Is it ok to use a longer usb cable (approx. 6 ft) to connect to the computer?

[@FamilyHomeTheater]

I don't see why not. I game with some 10' extension cables and don't have any issues.

[@sergiomartinezingelmo5651]

Thanks a lot for your review! I'm trying to decide between APC Backup Pro BR1500GI and Cyberpower 1500VA CP1500EPFCLCD. wich one you think It's better?

[@FamilyHomeTheater]

Looking at the literature for the APC, I didn't see anything about whether or not it has a sine wave output. Perhaps another reviewer has hooked an O-scope to the output of the APC unit. I haven't had any issues with the Cyberpower unit. It's still hooked to my theater and going strong.

[@NOWitsOKto]

Overall good video, only issue is the audio, but perhaps you didn't have video editing software to adjust it. Really appreciated the sine wave test. This

[@xuanvinhvu6556]

Nice video dude! How long does your battery last when everything is plugged in?

[@RichardPatry52]

I am using a non adaptive sinewave Cyberpower UPS, will that blow up my computer power supply? That's not clear. And they sell it to power up computers. I have a good PS on my computer and one previously blew up and I wonder if it was caused by the UPS.

[@FamilyHomeTheater]

I did find out later on the true reason my PC was resetting... I left the power supply on the 220V setting from when I lived in Germany. That made the computer sensitive to power dips. Putting it back on 110V fixed all my issues. You would think I would have learned my lesson... back when I moved to Germany, I forgot to switch a different power supply from 110 to 220. That made a LOT of smoke... At least now I have a really nice UPS! I was watching a movie when the power went out. I wouldn't have even realized the power died if it weren't for the UPS beeping!

[@amoncada771]

Does anyone know why my cyberpower wont stay turned on to battery mode. When its plugged in it runs fine and i check while its plugged in and it says its at 100%

[@FamilyHomeTheater]

Is it new, or is it several years old? If it is new, and unplugging it causes it to turn off immediately, there is something wrong. If it is several years old, the batteries do tend to wear out over time. I've replaced batteries in other UPS units in the past, and it brought it right back. If it appears to be on but the equipment does not stay powered on, check to make sure the equipment is plugged into the battery backed side. One set of plugs is only surge protected, and the other set is battery backed and surge protected.

[@imie_testnazwisko_test2498]

Very informative video! I was thinking about APC, but now ... CyberPower is much better option :)

[@lisab3396]

Hello, Can you please explain the difference between Sine Wave vs Adaptive Sine Wave. Thanks

[@FamilyHomeTheater]

It looks like the term "Adaptive Sinewave" is a trademarked buzzword. Basically, an adaptive sinewave is like the one shown in the video when the UPS is on It is a sine wave created by stringing together a lot of DC voltage levels very quickly to mimic a true analog sinewave.

[@spicyF1]

Does the this UPS AVR Function work, cause sometime my utility voltage goes to107 volts and this UPS outputs 107

[@FamilyHomeTheater]

That I can't answer definitively. I don't have the ability to undervolt it, so I'm not sure how it would behave in that type of environment. My guess is that if the volts drop too low, it will simply switch to battery, and turn the mains off rather than supplement the mains with the battery.

[@spicyF1]

Family White TV SO Ive contacted Cyberpower support team and they indicated the UPS will only use the AVR when the voltage drops below 100 volts

[@CheckEmGG]

if you read the manual, you can set the AVR thresholds closer to 120v using the buttons. If you install their software on your computer you can have more control over all the UPS's functions

[@ClydeW893]

How's it holding up 6 years later?

[@FamilyHomeTheater]

Still seems to be fine, although I need to test it sometime to see if the batteries still last... it is probably getting close to when I should start considering replacing them.

[@ClydeW893]

​@@FamilyHomeTheater Thank you for the reply! Your helpful review helped me decide on buying it. I needed something for my PC I just built and wanted to protect it. Cheers friend.

[@aqdrk]

Hi, do you hear a high-frequency noise from the unit when it's powered?

[@FamilyHomeTheater]

I do not, but that is interesting, because 5 days ago a similar comment on this video was made. (See the below post by TestTubeBabySpy) I wonder if CyberPower made some sort of change, and a bad batch of UPS units got out?

[@PontiacCZ]

After 10 years my APC Back-UP RS 550 died. They still sell it, but it only produces 550 VA with approximated sine signal just like we can see at 10:22 (ugly) . Why buy it when one can buy CyberPower CP900EPFCLCD with such a perfect sine and 900 VA for less money. :-)

[@TimothyFthegeek]

very helpful and informative video. Voice volume throughout is exceptionally low. Audacity is useful for post processing.

[@woox200sx]

4 years later - is the Cyberpower unit still going strong?

[@FamilyHomeTheater]

Yes, still going. I haven't tested it lately... probably about time to start thinking about new batteries.

[@meadedillon1715]

@@FamilyHomeTheater I've got the same UPS with fault F03, charger failure. I'm pretty sure the cause is bad capacitors on the main circuit board, but I can't figure out how to get the case open (short of using force). If you or anyone else solves this puzzle, I'd love to know the trick.

[@FamilyHomeTheater]

@@meadedillon1715 Have you tried a new battery? Depending on how long you've had the unit, a bad battery could be the issue. In my experience, about 5 years is the usual life.

[@meadedillon1715]

@@FamilyHomeTheater I've tested the batteries in another UPS, they work fine. I finally got the case open, found a blown capacitor.

[@alexanderprokhorchuk7520]

How does this UPS perform with PSUs with APFC?

[@alexanderprokhorchuk7520]

Oh, CyberPower states, PFC Sinewave series a compatible.

[@robertt9342]

@@alexanderprokhorchuk7520its also in the name.

[@enkrypt3d]

Great review!

[@alpha-zi8yp]

Great reviev! Thx ;)

[@nikunj2707]

I recently bought a panamax surge protector for my new 5050UB and Denon X-3600h. This is right after I lost my Yamaha Aventage to a power surge. Now I am a little paranoid and want to protect my investment. Shoudl I stick with the Panamax or go for a UPS like this CyberPower 1350VA /810 W(www.amazon.com/product-reviews/B000OFXKFI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_viewopt_kywd?ie=UTF8&filterByStar=all_stars&reviewerType=all_reviews&pageNumber=1&filterByKeyword=theater#reviews-filter-bar) .Please advise.

[@FamilyHomeTheater]

I haven't looked too deep into surge protectors. For the best protection, you would probably want a power conditioner, which is a (expensive) device that converts AC to DC and back into AC. You could also get renters/homeowners insurance that covers these types of events (although there is a deductible) Surge protectors also offer equipment protection if you register the product... just read the fine print. Depending on what caused the surge, even the best conditioner may or may not protect you. If a lightning strike is close enough, it will go through just about anything. Also, don't forget about other things connected to your equipment... such as CATV lines, phone lines, etc. Anything connected to the outside world is a potential path for lightning. Personally, whenever a storm gets close, I unplug my system.

[@jovetj]

9:48 I hope you mean about 170 volts :P

[@PhrostB]

great video!

[@PaulCarter206]

The battery powered side of outlets are still protected from surges right?

[@reup4023]

All outlets have surge protection, it's only half that are battery backup+surge protect

[@kiskiller3]

thanks really interesting

[@TestTubeBabySpy]

UPDATE: has anybody heard a buzzing sound coming from this UPS, ive only had it for a week /:

[@FamilyHomeTheater]

I usually only hear my old ups buzz if it is on battery. Haven't heard anything from the CyberPower one, though. If turning it completely off and back on again doesn't fix anything, I'd get it exchanged since it is well within the return policy.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Terrible, not line-interactive. Waveform stinks.