Battery Types

APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming 1500VA UPS Review

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APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming 1500VA UPS Review If you’ve ever lost progress in a game or had your PC shut down from a power flicker, you know the frustration. I set up the APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming 1500VA UPS to protect my 900-watt gaming rig from exactly that. Its 10 outlets and interactive LCD give … Read more

APC Back-ups BK500 500VA Standby UPS Review

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APC Back-ups BK500 500VA Standby UPS Review I’ve lost work to sudden power flickers more times than I can count. I needed a simple, compact backup for my router, modem, and a small desktop. That’s why I tested the APC Back-ups BK500 cs 500va 6-outlets Standby USB, a 300-watt unit with six outlets. This UPS … Read more

APC SMC1000 Smart-UPS 1000VA LCD UPS Review

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APC SMC1000 Smart-UPS 1000VA LCD UPS Review I was tired of my computer and network gear shutting down during brief power flickers. I needed a serious battery backup that could handle my sensitive electronics. That’s why I tested the APC SMC1000 Smart-UPS 1000VA 120-Volt LCD UPS, a 600-watt unit with eight outlets. This UPS is … Read more

APC Smart-UPS 500VA Lithium Rackmount UPS Review

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APC Smart-UPS 500VA Lithium Rackmount UPS Review I was looking for a reliable UPS to protect my network switch and modem, but my rack is shallow. The APC Smart-UPS 500VA Lithium Battery Rackmount UPS caught my eye because of its short 9.13-inch depth and modern lithium battery. It’s a 1U unit rated for 400 watts, … Read more

APC Smart-UPS 1000VA Lithium Ion UPS Review

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APC Smart-UPS 1000VA Lithium Ion UPS Review I was tired of my home server and network gear shutting down during brief power flickers. I needed a reliable, rack-mountable UPS that could provide clean power and enough runtime for a graceful shutdown. That’s why I tested the APC Smart-UPS 1000VA Lithium Ion UPS with SmartConnect, a … Read more

APC Smart-UPS 750VA Lithium-Ion Rackmount UPS Review

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APC Smart-UPS 750VA Lithium-Ion Rackmount UPS Review If you’re managing a server rack or network closet, a sudden power flicker can mean real downtime. I needed a reliable, rack-mountable UPS to keep my core networking gear and a small server online, and the APC Smart-UPS 750VA Lithium-Ion UPS with its 600W capacity and pure sine … Read more

APC Smart-UPS 500VA Lithium-ion 1U Rackmount Review

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APC Smart-UPS 500VA Lithium-ion 1U Rackmount Review I needed a reliable, space-saving UPS for my short-depth network rack to protect my modem, router, and a small server. The APC Smart-UPS 500VA Lithium-ion 1U Rackmount fit the bill perfectly with its 400-watt capacity and 4 outlets. This unit is really for someone with a shallow rack … Read more

APC SURTA1500XL Smart-UPS RT 1500VA Review

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APC SURTA1500XL Smart-UPS RT 1500VA Review I’ve tested a lot of battery backups for my home office, and I know the frustration when a power flicker shuts down my computer and router mid-meeting. I put the APC SURTA1500XL Smart-UPS RT 1500VA 120V Uninterruptible Power Supply through its paces to see if its 1050-watt capacity and … Read more