A60-850 vs CyberPower EC850LCD
Both are 850 VA standby UPS with an LCD and simulated sine output. The CyberPower EC850LCD brings 12 outlets and an energy-saving ECO mode; the A60-850 answers with standard TAA compliance, a USB charging port, and RJ45 data-line protection. They are close — the right pick depends on which feature set matters more.
What the A60-850 brings
- Standard TAA compliance
- USB device charging port (5V / 2.4A)
- RJ45 data-line protection (vs RJ11)
- Touch LCD with full status and metering
- 3-year electronics and 3-year battery warranty
- Auto-restart and published runtime curve
850 VA standby LCD UPS comparison
| Specification | Xtreme Power A60-850 | CyberPower EC850LCD | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 850 VA / 500 W | 850 VA / 510 W | Equivalent capacity |
| Topology | Standby | Standby | Equivalent |
| Output waveform | Simulated sine | Simulated sine | Equivalent |
| Outlets (battery-backed) | 10 (5) | 12 (6) | EC850LCD — more outlets |
| Display | Touch LCD | Multifunction LCD | Equivalent |
| USB device charging | Yes (5V / 2.4A) | No (USB data only) | A60 — USB charging port |
| Data-line protection | RJ45 | RJ11 | A60 — RJ45 |
| Energy-saving mode | None | ECO outlets + ENERGY STAR | EC850LCD — ECO mode |
| Warranty | 3 yr electronics / 3 yr battery | 3 yr incl. battery | Equivalent |
| Connected-equipment policy | $25,000 | $100,000 | CyberPower — larger policy |
| TAA compliance | Standard | No | A60 — TAA standard |
Specifications from manufacturer documentation (verified June 2026); confirm against current vendor data. A60 figures per the Xtreme Power A60 datasheet. Runtimes vary with battery age, load, and site conditions.
Choosing between them
Two well-equipped 850 VA standby units. Choose on procurement and connectivity needs (TAA, USB charging, RJ45) versus outlet density and energy-saving ECO behavior.
Choose the A60-850 if you need
- Standard TAA compliance for regulated procurement
- A USB charging port for mobile devices during an outage
- RJ45 data-line protection
- A touch LCD with detailed status
The EC850LCD may fit if you need
- More outlets (12, with 6 battery-backed)
- ECO outlets and ENERGY STAR energy savings
- A larger $100,000 connected-equipment guarantee
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