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UPS COMPARISON · 120 V

APC vs CyberPower:
look beyond “1500.”

One is rated at 1,000 W. The other at 1,500 W. Compare exact models, outlets, monitoring, and the limitations before choosing.

1,000 WAPC SMT1500RM2UC
1,500 WCyberPower PR1500RT2UC
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