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Tripp Lite SMART1500LCDT vs Amazon Basics Standby UPS 800VA

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Amazon Basics Standby UPS 800VA is cheaper at $112.22. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Tripp Lite SMART1500LCDT Amazon Basics Standby UPS 800VA
US price $112.22
BrandTripp Lite (Eaton)Amazon Basics
Released
Topology line-interactive standby
Capacity va 1500 800
Output watts 900 450
Waveform pure-sine
Battery backup outlets 5 6
Battery type sealed-lead-acid sealed-lead-acid
Runtime half load min 10 12
Recharge time hrs 8
Surge protection joules 650
Has LCD display Yes
Form factor tower compact
Weight (kg) 12.3

Sources — Tripp Lite SMART1500LCDT: assets.tripplite.com (verified 2026-07-11). Amazon Basics Standby UPS 800VA: amazon.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Tripp Lite SMART1500LCDT and Amazon Basics Standby UPS 800VA?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Topology: Tripp Lite SMART1500LCDT line-interactive vs Amazon Basics Standby UPS 800VA standby
  • Capacity va: Tripp Lite SMART1500LCDT 1500 vs Amazon Basics Standby UPS 800VA 800
  • Output watts: Tripp Lite SMART1500LCDT 900 vs Amazon Basics Standby UPS 800VA 450
  • Battery backup outlets: Tripp Lite SMART1500LCDT 5 vs Amazon Basics Standby UPS 800VA 6
  • Runtime half load min: Tripp Lite SMART1500LCDT 10 vs Amazon Basics Standby UPS 800VA 12
  • Form factor: Tripp Lite SMART1500LCDT tower vs Amazon Basics Standby UPS 800VA compact

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