P80-2000 vs CyberPower PR2000RT2U
The Xtreme Power P80-2000 and CyberPower PR2000RT2U are 120 V pure sine wave line-interactive 2U rack/tower UPS with AVR. The PR2000RT2U is unity power factor and rates higher real watts (2000 W vs 1800 W) in a shallower chassis; the P80-2000 is the TAA-compliant alternative that adds external-battery extended runtime, an optional maintenance bypass, and a lighter chassis.
What the P80-2000 brings
- TAA-compliant procurement (PR2000RT2U: standard model, not TAA).
- Extended runtime via external P90-BP48 battery packs (PR2000RT2U: internal battery only).
- Optional XBDM maintenance bypass for service without load interruption.
- Lighter chassis (47.4 lb) for easier handling and installation.
- Up to 99% ECO-mode efficiency and a 3-year UPS & battery warranty.
Side-by-side specifications
| Specification | Xtreme Power P80-2000 | CyberPower PR2000RT2U | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 2000 VA / 1800 W | 2000 VA / 2000 W | CyberPower rates higher real watts (2000 W, unity PF) |
| UPS topology | Line-interactive, AVR, sine wave | Line-interactive, AVR, sine wave | Equivalent protection |
| Input cord | 6 ft, NEMA 5-20P (20 A) | 10 ft, NEMA 5-20P (20 A) | Both run on a standard 20 A 5-20P circuit |
| Output receptacles | (8) NEMA 5-15/20R | (8) NEMA 5-20R | Comparable; both 8 high-current outlets |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 17.2 × 19.9 × 3.5 in (depth incl. bezel) | 17.1 × 16.2 × 3.4 in | CyberPower shallower chassis |
| Weight | 47.4 lb | approx 60 lb | P80 lighter chassis |
| Extended runtime | Yes — external P90-BP48 packs | No — internal battery only | P80 adds external-pack runtime |
| Maintenance bypass | Optional XBDM module | None | P80 serviceable without downtime |
| Communications | USB, RS-232, optional Web/SNMP | USB, Serial, optional RMCARD205 (SNMP) | Comparable; both optional SNMP |
| Efficiency | Up to 99% ECO mode | GreenPower / Energy Star | P80 higher peak efficiency |
| TAA compliance | Yes | No (standard model) | P80 TAA-eligible |
| Warranty | 3-yr UPS & battery | 3-yr UPS & battery | Equal coverage |
Both are 2000-class line-interactive AVR pure sine UPS. The PR2000RT2U rates higher real watts (2000 W, unity PF vs the P80’s 1800 W) and is the shallower chassis (16.2 vs 19.9 in incl. bezel). The P80-2000 leads on TAA compliance, extended runtime via external battery packs (the PR2000RT2U is internal-battery only), an optional maintenance bypass, and a lighter chassis. PR2000RT2U weight is extrapolated from the same-chassis PR2200RT2U (59.8 lb); confirm CyberPower specifications against current CyberPower documentation.
Choosing between them
Both are 2000-class line-interactive AVR pure sine UPS. The PR2000RT2U fits sites that want maximum real watts (unity PF) in the shallowest chassis; the P80-2000 fits TAA-driven procurement, deployments needing extended runtime via external battery packs, in-place serviceability, and lighter handling.
Choose the P80-2000 if you need
- Government / regulated projects requiring TAA
- Extended runtime via external battery packs
- Service-critical sites needing maintenance bypass
- Lighter units for handling and wall / 2-post installs
The PR2000RT2U may fit if you need
- Maximum real watts at 2000 VA (unity PF)
- The shallowest possible chassis depth
- Deployments satisfied with internal-battery runtime
- Built-in cloud monitoring (PR2000RT2UC variant)
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