700–1500 VA · 120VAC · Line-Interactive Tower UPS Comparison
S71-1500 vs CyberPower LX1500GU3
The S71-1500 and CyberPower LX1500GU3 are 1500 VA / 900 W line-interactive UPS systems with AVR for desktop, POS, and small IT. The S71-1500 differentiates with more battery-backed outlets, faster recharge, a lighter chassis, an interactive touch LCD, and TAA compliance.
Xtreme Power
S71-1500
vs
CyberPower
LX1500GU3
Where the S71-1500 leads
What the S71-1500 brings
- More battery-backed outlets (6 vs 5)
- Faster recharge (4–6 h vs 8 h)
- Lighter and easier to install
- Interactive touch LCD vs non-touch color LCD
- TAA-compliant for government procurement
Side-by-side
Side-by-side specifications
| Specification | Xtreme Power S71-1500 | CyberPower LX1500GU3 | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 1500 VA / 900 W | 1500 VA / 900 W | Equal usable power |
| Topology | Line-interactive with AVR | Line-interactive with AVR | Equivalent protection |
| Outlet configuration | 6 total (all battery-backed) | 10 total: 5 battery + 5 surge-only | S71 – more battery-backed (6 vs 5) |
| Battery / recharge | 4–6 h to 90% | 8 h to 90% | S71 – faster recharge |
| Battery type | (2) 12V 9Ah VRLA | (2) 12V 9Ah VRLA | Equivalent battery |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 5.1 × 12.6 × 7.1 in | 3.8 × 13.7 × 9.8 in | Comparable footprint |
| Weight | 23 lb | 25 lb | S71 – lighter |
| Display | Touch LCD (interactive) | Color LCD (non-touch) | S71 – touch navigation |
| TAA compliance | Yes | No | S71 – government procurement |
| Warranty | 3 years (electronics & battery) | 3 years (electronics & battery) | Equal coverage |
Specifications from Xtreme Power’s S71-1500 vs CyberPower LX1500GU3 comparison; confirm against current vendor documentation.
Where each fits
Choosing between them
Matched on capacity, battery type, and warranty. The S71-1500 leads on battery-backed outlets, recharge, weight, touch display, and TAA; the CyberPower offers more total outlets and a color (non-touch) LCD.
Choose the S71-1500 if you need
- All outlets battery-backed (6 vs 5)
- Faster recharge after outages
- An interactive touch LCD
- TAA compliance for regulated procurement
The LX1500GU3 may fit if you need
- Non-regulated office or home environments
- Surge-only outlets being acceptable
- An existing CyberPower deployment standard
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