CyberPower UPS

What is a CyberPower UPS?

CyberPower is a UPS maker founded in 1997 whose catalogue spans home, SOHO and SMB models. Its line-ups offer pure sine wave output on the PFC Sinewave and PR models, automatic voltage regulation, LCD displays, and PowerPanel management software. CyberPower is the right fit for home offices, gaming PCs, SOHO deployments, and SMB server rooms that don't need APC's enterprise-depth ecosystem.

UPSPLUSBATTERY.CA offers CyberPower part numbers across the product families plus matching CyberPower replacement batteries. For broader comparison across brands, see our UPS systems collection.

CyberPower UPS product families explained

CyberPower organises its catalog by model prefix. Each prefix signals topology and market tier. The table below maps every current CyberPower UPS family to the load it was built for.

For home and SOHO buyers, the shortlist is the CP-AVR or PFC Sinewave CP series (650 to 1500 VA, tower, pure sine wave on PFC models). For SMB server racks, PR or OR (1000 to 3000 VA, 2U rack/tower) covers standard deployments. For medical, VoIP, or any critical edge workload, step up to the OL series double-conversion online.

How to choose the right CyberPower UPS

Sizing: VA and wattage

Every CyberPower UPS is rated in both volt-amps (VA) and watts (W). Standard SE/EC and CP-AVR series run a 0.6 power factor, a CP1500AVRLCD delivers 1500 VA but only 900 W. PFC Sinewave and PR models run a higher PF (CP1500PFCLCD 1500 VA / 1000 W; PR1500LCD 1500 VA / 1500 W), and OL-series online models run 0.9 PF (OL1000RTXL2U 900 W, OL3000RTXL2U 2700 W). This matters for modern IT loads: an active-PFC power supply on a gaming PC or server can trip a 0.6-PF UPS that looks big enough on paper.

Add up nameplate wattage, multiply by 1.25 for a growth buffer, and match that number to the UPS's watt rating, not its VA rating. Our UPS sizing guide works through the method with examples.

Topology: standby, line-interactive, or online

Standby (SE/EC): The UPS passes utility power through and switches to battery when the line drops. CyberPower gives a 4 ms typical transfer time (EC850LCD). Acceptable for home desktops; not recommended for servers or any active-PFC power supply.

Line-interactive with AVR (CP, CP-AVR, PR): An automatic voltage regulator corrects brownouts and surges without touching the battery, extending battery life in regions with unstable grid voltage. CyberPower gives a 4 ms typical transfer time on its line-interactive models. Pure sine wave on the PFC and PR series makes this the right topology for gaming PCs, NAS, and most SMB server loads.

Double-conversion online (OL): Load runs permanently from the inverter, so transfer time is zero and output voltage/frequency are fully regenerated. Required for medical equipment, VoIP PBX systems, precision lab gear. Read line-interactive vs online UPS for the full decision framework.

Form factor: tower, rackmount, or convertible

CyberPower ships in tower (CP, CP-AVR, OL tower variants), 1U/2U rackmount (PR, OR, OL rack variants), and rack/tower convertible (most PR and OL mid-range SKUs). Check the product page for the included rail kit.

CyberPower UPS spec reference

The models below are a quick-reference shortlist, with values from cyberpowersystems.com.

All models above ship with PowerPanel management software. OL and most PR rack/tower units have an SNMP card slot (RMCARD205 or RMCARD305); the card is an add-on on standard models and preinstalled on the N variants (for example OL1000RTXL2UN).

Replacement batteries for CyberPower UPS

CyberPower uses the RB (Replacement Battery) naming convention: RB followed by voltage (12 for 12 V) and capacity codes. CyberPower lists the RB cartridge on each model's product page. Cartridges per cyberpowersystems.com: RB1270B (EC850LCD), RB1290 (CP1000AVRLCD), RB1290X2 or RB1280X2A (CP1500AVRLCD), RB1290X2 or RB1280X2B (CP1500PFCLCD), RB12170X2A (PR1500LCD), RB1270X4F (PR1500LCDRT2U), RB1290X4F (PR2200LCDRT2U, PR3000LCDRT2U), RB1290X3L (OL1000RTXL2U), RB1290X6A (OL3000RTXL2U).

CyberPower RB cartridges ship pre-assembled with the correct connector and voltage stack. Compatible cartridges should be matched carefully on voltage, amp-hours and connector: see our CyberPower replacement batteries collection for the full matrix.

Installation, warranty and support

Every CyberPower UPS sold by UPSPLUSBATTERY.CA ships from a Canadian warehouse with the full manufacturer warranty: a 3-year limited warranty (per CyberPower's product pages), plus a Connected Equipment Guarantee whose amount depends on the model (for example $100,000 on the EC850LCD, $350,000 on the CP1000AVRLCD, $500,000 on the CP1500PFCLCD). The guarantee covers properly connected equipment damaged by a power surge; see CyberPower's terms.

Every CyberPower tower and most rackmount units up to 1500 VA plug into standard NEMA 5-15 receptacles. Units at 2000 VA and above use L5-20P or L5-30P inputs and may require a dedicated circuit. OL-series 3 kVA and above may require hard-wire input on some variants, check the spec sheet before ordering.

Frequently asked questions

Is CyberPower as good as APC?

For home, SOHO and entry-level SMB use, CyberPower offers comparable features: AVR, LCD displays, PowerPanel software and sine wave output on the PFC Sinewave and PR models. APC's strengths are PowerChute's integration with VMware and Hyper-V and a deeper SNMP ecosystem, which matter for enterprise rack deployments. Compare directly: our CyberPower UPS collection alongside the APC UPS catalog.

What is the difference between AVR and PFC Sinewave on CyberPower?

AVR (CP-AVR series) delivers line-interactive protection with simulated sine wave output, fine for legacy PC power supplies but will cause issues with modern active-PFC supplies that reject non-sine wave input. PFC Sinewave models (CP1500PFCLCD and the PR series) output pure sine wave, making them safe for active-PFC loads including current-generation PCs, servers, NAS, and gaming rigs. Choose a sine wave model for any active-PFC power supply.

Can I use a CyberPower UPS for a gaming PC?

Yes: the PR1500LCD and CP1500PFCLCD are sine wave units suited to gaming PCs. Their watt ratings (1500 W and 1000 W) handle a typical gaming rig (CPU, GPU, monitor, peripherals) with headroom. Pure sine wave output is essential for active-PFC gaming power supplies.

How do I know what size CyberPower UPS I need?

Add up the nameplate wattage of every device, multiply by 1.25 for a growth buffer, and pick a UPS whose watt rating exceeds that number. A gaming PC at 600 W plus a monitor at 40 W equals 640 W × 1.25 = 800 W, a PR1500LCD (1500 W) gives real headroom. Our UPS sizing guide walks through the full method.

How long do CyberPower UPS batteries last?

Sealed lead-acid UPS batteries typically last three to five years in a climate-controlled environment (20 to 25 °C). High ambient temperature shortens life: every 8 °C above 25 °C roughly halves battery life. PowerPanel and the front-panel LCD show a replace-battery alert.

Can I replace CyberPower UPS batteries myself?

Yes on most current models: the battery cartridge is accessed through a front or bottom panel, and OL models have hot-swappable batteries per CyberPower. Check the user manual, and use the RB part number CyberPower lists for your model.

Does CyberPower have a Canadian warranty?

Yes. Every CyberPower UPS sold by UPSPLUSBATTERY.CA carries the full manufacturer warranty valid in Canada: a 3-year limited warranty, plus the Connected Equipment Guarantee (amount by model). Warranty claims are handled directly by CyberPower's North American support organization; UPS Plus Battery is a reseller and does not perform warranty service.