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CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD vs Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD is cheaper at $274.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120
US price $274.95
BrandCyberPowerVertiv
Released
Topology line-interactive line-interactive
Capacity va 1500 1500
Output watts 1000 900
Waveform pure-sine
Battery backup outlets 6 5
Battery type sealed-lead-acid sealed-lead-acid
Runtime half load min 10 11
Recharge time hrs 8
Surge protection joules 1445 316
Has LCD display Yes Yes
Form factor tower tower
Weight (kg) 11.29

Sources — CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD: cyberpowersystems.com (verified 2026-07-11). Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120: vertiv.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD and Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Output watts: CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD 1000 vs Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120 900
  • Battery backup outlets: CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD 6 vs Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120 5
  • Runtime half load min: CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD 10 vs Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120 11
  • Surge protection joules: CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD 1445 vs Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120 316

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