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APC Back-UPS Pro BX1500M vs CyberPower ST425

Full UPS Battery Backups comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official APC and CyberPower sites.
2026 verdict
APC Back-UPS Pro BX1500M edges out CyberPower ST425 in 2026, led by battery, outlets & ports, and automatic voltage regulation.
APC Back-UPS Pro BX1500M
Winner
APC Back-UPS Pro BX1500M
$189.99$249.9924% OFF

Last recorded price

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Its biggest wins come from battery, outlets & ports, and automatic voltage regulation, and monitoring & management and integrations add more confidence to the verdict. CyberPower ST425 is still relevant if you care most about price, but APC Back-UPS Pro BX1500M is the stronger recommendation overall. That is enough to make APC Back-UPS Pro BX1500M the better pick for most buyers.
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FeatureAPC Back-UPS Pro BX1500MCyberPower ST425Winner
Price$189.99$59.95CyberPower ST425
BatteryUser Replaceable BatteryNoneAPC Back-UPS Pro BX1500M
Outlets & PortsEthernet Surge Protection, Coaxial Surge ProtectionNoneAPC Back-UPS Pro BX1500M
Automatic Voltage RegulationYESNOAPC Back-UPS Pro BX1500M
Monitoring & ManagementUSB Data Port, Power Management Software, LCD DisplayNoneAPC Back-UPS Pro BX1500M
IntegrationsHome AssistantNoneAPC Back-UPS Pro BX1500M
Rating4.44.4Tie
Warranty3 years3 yearsTie
Winner
APC

APC Back-UPS Pro BX1500M

24% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$189.99
$249.99

Last recorded price

Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Battery: User Replaceable Battery
  • + Outlets & Ports: Ethernet Surge Protection, Coaxial Surge Protection
  • + Automatic Voltage Regulation: YES
  • - Price: $189.99 vs $59.95
CyberPower

CyberPower ST425

8% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$59.95
$64.95

Last recorded price

Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Price: $59.95
  • - Battery: None vs User Replaceable Battery
  • - Outlets & Ports: None vs Ethernet Surge Protection, Coaxial Surge Protection

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: APC Back-UPS Pro BX1500M or CyberPower ST425?

APC Back-UPS Pro BX1500M has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for battery, outlets & ports, and automatic voltage regulation.

What is the biggest difference between APC Back-UPS Pro BX1500M and CyberPower ST425?

Price is one of the clearest differences: APC Back-UPS Pro BX1500M lists $189.99, while CyberPower ST425 lists $59.95.

Which one looks better on price?

APC Back-UPS Pro BX1500M is listed at $189.99, while CyberPower ST425 is listed at $59.95. CyberPower ST425 (better spec).

Who should buy APC Back-UPS Pro BX1500M?

Choose APC Back-UPS Pro BX1500M if your priority is battery and outlets & ports and that matters more than price.

Who should buy CyberPower ST425?

Choose CyberPower ST425 if your priority is price and that matters more than battery.

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