CyberPower SL700U Uninterruptible Power Supply System for Reliable Standby Power

Gray Thompson: It has the ability to plug everything I need into it but I thought it had the ability to shut the computer down when needed but this is only on the better models .

Canada on Dec 07, 2023

Wuyu Fan: Very economical solution. It does the work.

Canada on Dec 06, 2023

stevey: Bought it as a backup generator to bridge the time between a power outage and starting my generator to back up my internet (Starlink) and security camera hub.
Works really well, can power Starlink (with heater off) for about 20 minutes.
Haven't tried it with the dishy heater turned on.
Using the 425 VA but regretting not going a bit bigger.
Would reccomend!

Canada on Dec 03, 2023

Mansoor: Love it. It's slim and fits under the desk, has plenty of bells and whistles, and it works. It connects via software to the PC and can self-test, and keep an eye on your power consumption and the battery charge. Great buy indeed. However, make sure to check your wattage before buying as this one is not designed for big power guzzlers. My PC is midrange, so it works perfectly.

United States on Nov 02, 2023

Susie Geissler: I purchased this to back up power on a Mac Mini cube. We frequently lose power in our part of Texas from storms and also a poor power grid. For years I've worked on a laptop and forgot the issue of desktops losing power and therefore losing work. When I got my Mac Mini we had a middle of the sunny day power loss and boom, work was gone.

Since I purchased this UPS we've lost power five more times, to varying degrees of length. I've been able to backup and save all my work without any interruption thanks to this product. I know it says that it only gives around 7 minutes to spare, but last time it was still on when I came back and it was way longer than 7 minutes. Granted, I only have the Mac Mini and the flat screen monitor plugged into this so that may impact how long you have before shut down.

Still, well worth the price and ease of use.

United States on Oct 12, 2023

Ed - BC, CanadaEd - BC, Canada: I asked the Amazon community a while ago about if anyone knew how big the internal circuit board was for the Cyberpower SL700U battery backup? No one could give me an answer and since this unit seemed to be the smallest, most compact design for a larger 700 watt backup supply on the market, I decided it would do for my purposes.

I am writing this review not as an end use of the actual device, but to re-purpose the battery backup’s structure, it still functions as intended, just in a different package and I believe that customers may like to see how these units work as well as how they can be modified (yes, you will void the warranty)

I make computer hard drive backups and restorations every 2 months, for myself and others I help with their operating systems, so I use an external data backup device: Startech SM2DUPE11. Previously I used an earlier model that could not do NVMe style drives but was still efficient and quick. When backing up data of any type, it is best to have a power supply that won’t fail on you else you may lose your destination drive or corrupt the source data if you have a blackout. The UPS is the answer. The duplicator needs...

Canada on Jul 08, 2023

Gregory Goede: The CyberPower 425 VA UPS proves itself as an efficient, reliable, and quiet solution for power protection, suitable for a wide array of devices including Wi-Fi gateways, Macbook Air, QNAP, and even TVs and streaming boxes.

The compact size and straightforward setup make it a versatile UPS for any home or small office. With sufficient outlets - four featuring both surge protection and battery backup, and four more with just surge protection - this unit can accommodate a variety of devices.

In terms of performance, the CyberPower 425 VA UPS stands out. It responds promptly to power interruptions, ensuring that devices remain powered on and protected. The unit delivers around 90 minutes of power for light loads like a Wi-Fi gateway, invaluable during extended power outages. For heavier loads, such as a Macbook Air or QNAP, it ensures a solid 10 minutes for a safe shutdown, which meets my expectations perfectly.

One of the highlights of this unit is its quiet operation. Even under heavy load and during charging, it maintains a low noise level. Furthermore, I haven't experienced any issues with overheating during prolonged usage, testifying to...

United States on Jun 17, 2023

ThomasBlue 🐕ThomasBlue 🐕: Due to the limited room in the cabinet I have to use a compact sized UPS. Not a problem since the equipment's nominal load is only 50 watts and a small capacity UPS works fine.

Originally I had a Amazon Basics 400VA/255W Standby UPS at this location. But its battery failed after two years use. I could have purchased the CPS3.6-12 (12V2.9AH) battery needed to fix the Amazon Basics UPS but it cost as much as a new UPS.

So I ordered the CyberPower ST425 (425VA/260W) UPS, with fingers crossed it used a different battery. Upon arrival I checked it out and found that it uses the same battery as my old UPS. Yikes, Murphy's Law got me again.

Some details about my battery phobia: I have several UPS units in my home. Their batteries last three years at best (two years is typical). Replacement SLA batteries are normally $20 each from Amazon, so it makes sense to replace them. But the adorable little battery used in this UPS is $40 (ouch). I suspect the cost is high because it's not a common battery size.

Pros: Small Size, Ideal for low wattage equipment. Three year warranty.
Cons: The battery can be replaced but is very expensive. This...

United States on Feb 23, 2021

McGadget: I purchased this to enable us to continue having internet access during power outages. I tested this with the Bell home hub 3000 modem, the ooma voip box as well as a cordless phone all plugged in at once. They all ran perfectly for two hours and there was still power to be had when I stopped the test. In short now I know that i will have critical services for two hours or more. This is a backup power supply with no extras but is perfect for what I need. The first thing I did was disable the alarm which I find kind of redundant, when there is no power, I don't need an alarm to tell me that and I appreciate the ease of double pressing on the power button to do so once and for all. I have another UPS that I have to disable the alarm manually each time the power goes out and it is not a simple button press to disable it. In short, I like the simplicity of this unit, the protection and the ample power reserve for my critical connectivity systems.

Canada on Aug 31, 2020