P80-1500 vs CyberPower PR1500RT2U
The Xtreme Power P80-1500 and CyberPower PR1500RT2U are 120V pure sine wave line-interactive 2U rack/tower UPS with AVR. The PR1500RT2U is unity power factor and rates higher real watts (1500 W vs 1350 W); the P80-1500 is the TAA-compliant alternative that adds external-battery extended runtime, an optional maintenance bypass, high-current outlets, and wall/2-post mounting.
What the P80-1500 brings
- TAA compliant for federal and regulated procurement (the standard PR1500RT2U is not TAA).
- Supports external battery packs for extended runtime — the PR1500RT2U is internal-battery only.
- Optional XBDM maintenance bypass for service without dropping the load (CyberPower: none).
- Tower, wall, 2-post and 4-post mounting (CyberPower: rack / tower).
- High-current 5-15/20R outlets and a 3-year UPS & battery warranty.
Side-by-side specifications
| Specification | Xtreme Power P80-1500 | CyberPower PR1500RT2U | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 1500 VA / 1350 W | 1500 VA / 1500 W | CyberPower higher real watts (unity PF) |
| UPS topology | Line-interactive, AVR, sine wave | Line-interactive, AVR, sine wave | Equivalent protection |
| Form factor | 2U rack / tower / wall | 2U rack / tower | P80 adds wall & 2-post mounting |
| Output receptacles | (8) NEMA 5-15/20R | (8) NEMA 5-15R | P80 high-current 5-20R outlets |
| Input cord | 6 ft, NEMA 5-15P | NEMA 5-15P | Equivalent (both 15 A) |
| Extended runtime | Yes — external P90-BP48 packs | No — internal battery only (PR-XL series required) | P80 adds runtime on the same unit |
| Maintenance bypass | Optional XBDM module | None | P80 serviceable without downtime |
| Communications | USB, RS-232, optional Web/SNMP | USB, RS-232, optional RMCARD205; PowerPanel | Both local; CyberPower adds $400k CEG |
| Efficiency | Up to 99% ECO mode | GreenPower / ECO mode | Comparable high-efficiency modes |
| TAA compliance | Yes | No (standard model) | P80 TAA for federal / regulated |
| Warranty | 3-yr UPS & battery | 3-yr UPS & battery | Both 3-year |
Both are 1500-class line-interactive AVR pure sine UPS. The PR1500RT2U rates higher real watts (1500 W vs 1350 W) because it is unity power factor. The P80-1500 leads on TAA compliance, extended runtime via external battery packs (the PR1500RT2U is internal-battery only), an optional maintenance bypass, high-current outlets, and mounting flexibility. Confirm CyberPower specifications against current CyberPower documentation.
Choosing between them
If you need maximum watts in the box at the lowest price and internal runtime is enough, the PR1500RT2U is strong. Choose the P80-1500 when you need TAA compliance, the ability to add external battery packs later, a maintenance bypass, high-current outlets, or wall/2-post mounting.
Choose the P80-1500 if you need
- TAA-compliant procurement
- Extended runtime via external battery packs
- A maintenance bypass for in-place service
- 5-20R high-current receptacles
- Wall or 2-post mounting in branch / IDF closets
The PR1500RT2U may fit if you need
- Maximum real watts in the box (unity PF)
- Lowest acquisition cost where internal runtime suffices
- An all-15 A outlet environment
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