Customer Ratings & Reviews

This UPS has an actual sine wave on line power (AC) or battery back up (DC) not the stepped approximation. The software used to run the UPS for automatic shutdowns works on windows and Linux and has saved my PC from brownouts and black outs many times and voltage dips. Wish it had higher amperage charging ports but that is the only gripe and also that it had a standard USB type A to A cable.

If you’re looking for a good looking, higher end UPS, look no further. I wanted something that was attractive, and that would look good in an office, and this thing fit the bill 100%. It is everything you’d expect out of a uninterruptible power supply, while also adding some cool gaming oriented flash with the ability to light up the chasis, and keep all your expensive equipment protected, and backed up for power in the event of a failure. I’d buy it again if it comes back in stock soon!

This Apc has been fantastic keeping my computer protected

The APC Back UPS is a solid product and is great for more expensive gear. The unit does a good job at ensuring that my pc rig stays online as well as my monitors. Product is simple and easy to set up and I would strongly recommend.

It working. Saved my internet router from dying during a blackout. I recommend one for everyone. My PC with 3070, 3080 GPU, CPU 5800x, asus 27inch and Gigabyte 32inch is connected to my UPS. It can handle mining and gaming Call of duty

The APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming is a fresh take on battery backups with fun and useful Gaming features. Out of the box I first noticed the sleek design and premium look, coolest looking UPS I have ever seen. Battery connection was simple, just plug in the wire inside the battery compartment. The device also comes with a USB-A cable to RJ45 for communication to a PC. Back of the unit features six battery backup outlets and four surge only outlets along with coaxial and gigabit ethernet protection. Its surge protection is rated at 1080 joules, which is similar to other high end APC products. Output capacity is 1500VA, 900 Watts. The APC Pro Gaming outputs Sine Wave as opposed to modified sine wave produced by most battery backups. Most modern electronics handle modified sine wave fine, but older or more sensitive devices such as medical, scientific, or audio benefit from pure sine wave. Bottom-line, a State-of-the-art Sine Wave UPS will handle your rig and devices brilliantly. During power fluctuations and brownouts this device keeps the power at a steady level to prolong the lifespan of connected devices. While under a heavy 450-watt load while gaming the UPS LCD indicated it would run 8 minutes on battery power, plenty of time to save your game and/or data. LCD display has a similar layout to other APC devices but is much larger and clearer on this model. It displays information such as load, input voltage, input frequency, and battery life. Front and rear RGB lighting is customizable with 12 colors to choose from. Rear RGB is angled so you can see the ports in low light. Front RGB ring is reactive to load or battery life, depending on which screen is selected. When booting up a game session, the screen automatically switched to load percentage with reactive lighting; however, it only stayed on for a few seconds. Unit can also detect power anomalies including wiring faults and alerts you with pulsing RGB lights. The lighting is tasteful and not overdone. Don’t like RGB? Well, it can be easily disabled with a single button. Would appreciate a way to turn off the lit APC logo on top of the unit. I am a longtime fan of APC power backup systems, directing the installation of “many” in server rooms and corporate environments for decades and have five APC Back-UPS operating in my home now. My experience with APC is long term unit reliability and delivering the Power when we needed it most. Another particularly good upside to having your computing world working behind an uninterruptible power supply is you will find that your equipment lasts much longer and will have far less issues with program or OS crashes. The APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming delivers clean power to your most precision gaming components and keeps you on the grid.

Noting I usually reserve reviews until I've owned the item for sometime, however we recently had 2 power outages on the same day within 6 hrs time, with my OC pc running full power, this back up performed flawlessly. Exactly what I had hoped it would do.

APC has come a long way, I replaced a very good older version (black with similar buttons and display) with this new completely beautiful APC. They have always been quality products and I only get APC for my needs. I use this for my modem and have one camera hooked up which is great cause I live in Florida and previously when a storm knocked out our power for a week the older APC was able to keep me seing the inside of my house for days before it died (did not have the apc overloaded just the camera and modem). Now getting back to this project the positives and negatives: Positives: Looks amazing and you can configure the light in the back which btw is very useful especially if its kept in an area not well lit and your trying to see what your disconnecting. Love the display much larger has an interactive ring that changes colors based on what is happening, if you unplug it and its providing backup power it wont be green and you will see the drain etc Has 6 battery and surge connections and 4 surge only which is perfect for my needs Has three ethernet connections one so you can download the app to see alot of info, and two that you can hook up your modem going in to protect it and computer going out (i have not done that yet). I am going back to the look before finishing the positives, if you're looking for a sleek modern looking APC you will love this, I have it on a rustic computer chair that is white and it makes it look very neat. Negatives: Very very heavy. obviously that huge battery makes this unit heavy so place it and leave it alone, or continue to move it around and get your workout for the day in. Mine came very well packaged but somehow the heavy unit must have made contact with the three prong connection cable and bent one inwards. Was not an issue was easy to bent back slowly and carefully so it can plug into outlet. Make sure you follow the directions (once you open the box up you cant miss it they are plastered on the top of the box (inside), it reminds you to connect the red wire so battery is enabled. Not difficult to do First day I noticed a smell which I have with other APC's dont be alarmed its not burning up or not working right it just has that minor smell. My air purifier did not pick it up so must not be that bad. Overall very pleased and it looks great

Finally, a nice-looking UPS unit that does the job without compromise! The APC UPS Gaming is a 1500VA ten outlet 3 USB battery backup and surge protector housed in a sleek and modern unit that will protect your electronic investments. With its contemporary design and build, this will blend into any gaming setup you already have. In my opinion, it is about the size of a small tower, so it will feel like part of your setup as you butt it up next to your PC. With two colors to choose from, I have the Midnight Black version, while there is also a White version for those on that side of décor. LEDs There are 2 LEDs that can be changed to 12 colors but BOTH must be the same color. The first noticeable LED encapsulates the big round display which acts as mood or accent lighting under your desk. With the press of a button you can cycle through the color options quickly. The LCD provides all pertinent information you'd want regarding voltage, load, battery info, current, etc. The front LED can display reactive colors depending on load, battery remaining, power events, etc., to get your attention when things are changing, leaving the rear LED as the static color you chose. My favorite light is the one on the back where you plug something in. You no longer need a flashlight in a dark area under your desk to see where to plug things in. My most significant drawback is the lack of lighting effects. If you are appealing to gamers, you know we want many different effects and require intricate patterns and customizability. This could be a dealbreaker as it is the ONLY reason this is "Gamer" vs. a regular UPS sold. There are no lighting effects like breathing or color cycle, which is a bummer. Maybe this should have waited until it was ready to launch. I am sure the next release will be able to do this since this is the first run. Outlets and Function The outlets hold plugs in place firmly, and I do not worry about them falling out. The power distribution of the plugs is 6-Battery/Surge and 4-Surge Only protection. The top two are for the battery, which is great to have your router and PC on top as most important. The plugs are oriented so that wall warts can be placed horizontally without interfering with plugs underneath them. There are also 3 USB ports (2-USB-A 1-USB-C) that have a total output of 15W. The highest charging I could get my Note 20 Ultra to recognize was just fast charging, which is plenty fast. You can also load the software that will shut down your PC in the event of a power outage and battery depletion using the USB serial cable provided. Possible Future Improvements -Add LED effects like rainbow cycle, breathing, strobe, etc. -Allow for brightness adjustments of LED and individual custom colors -Option to turn off BRIGHT APC logo. Quick fix is electric tape for those who can't stand it. -Possibly work with APIs, if available, for other LED mobo makers to sync LEDs to PC w/ software. -Add a strip of RGB somewhere on top or the side to make this more dramatic and appealing. In all, this is more of an aesthetic price increase as there isn't any increased functionality for the extra price. If you are a gamer and have a few bucks or just want to fix that last thing that doesn't really fit your setup… this is for you! There are other options if you want to save money by going without LEDs to get the same protection.

This is going to be a short and sweet review. APC is probably known as the best Back-UPS system maker and the Gaming 1500VA system only reinforces that. This thing is a MONSTER! It at least weighs as much as a relatively small monster at least. The thing is 25lbs of solid battery and case. Set-up is super easy. Unpack, open side panel, connect red wire, close up, and plug in. I let the battery charge up overnight before testing it out and it was a ready to go this morning (you can tell because the ring around the display goes from red to green). I have a 50" 4k HDR smart TV, my Xbox Series X, the charge base for my wireless headphones, the charge base for the Xbox controller, and a clock all plugged into this thing. There are a ton of ports on the back both with UPS support as well as just surge protection. That's in addition to the comm ports for the internet and a connection to a computer to monitor/control some functions of the UPS (I did not do either the Comm or PC connections because they are not near my gaming rig, sorry). I fired up the Xbox and started up Star Trek Online (not a hugely taxing game but the one I play a lot) and you can see that I'm hardly putting any load on it and would have 26 minutes of battery to go if I had an outage. I unplugged the UPS from the wall to test it and there wasn't so much as a flicker in the screen when I did it. The only way you could tell it had switched was a quick alarm and the fan started up in the UPS case. I only have two minor quibbles: 1. I would have liked the USBs on the back, but that it just me. I just don't like the cables in the front since it is otherwise such a sleek system. 2. I don't need another source of 'game lighting'. I think we have taken the implementation of RGB lighting to a ridiculous level when even our UPS systems can have different colors glowing. Fortunately, it is easy to turn off. Again, this is just a personal preference and you do you. If you want a great Back-UPS system for anything, not just gaming, you really can't go wrong with this APC system. It looks great, has a boatload of plug-ins, and tons of power. I'm going to get the black version for my wife's work office because they have been having a ton of outages lately and it has been messing with her work. It's pricey but worth it in this case.

So far so good. Got this to protect my gaming PC in the event of a power loss. Seems to run my computer with one monitor for around 40min.

Battery backup aps I don't want to say that this is a must-have, but it's a good thing to have battery backup if you suffer somewhat frequent power surges like I do. This is billed as a device that will allow you to keep gaming even if the power goes out, but for me if the power is out for an extended period of time I have bigger issues than simply staying online and playing video games. However, as I said my house seems to suffer frequent power surges which can harm my consoles specifically my PS5. And as you probably know, when the power goes out when your PS5 or PS4 is on and you have extended storage there's always a risk that it will be damaged and it has to rebuild itself after powering back on. So for me, I think this APS gaming battery backup system is a nice addition to have so I don't have to necessarily worry about corrupt data on my hard drives. It works great, but it does have some shortcomings. For anyone that's not familiar with APS battery backup systems, which are commonly used for computers and servers, they are essentially a fancy surge protector with a built-in battery. They usually have only a select number of outlets available to run off the battery. From my perspective, they aren't really designed to run computers for long periods of time but to give you the opportunity to safely shut down your computer if the power does in fact go out. IN THE BOX The first thing you'll notice that this box is extremely heavy. Contained inside is a gigantic device that really looks like a game console. It's extremely heavy and has a power cord built into it. You'll also find a USB data cable that I haven't quite figured out what to do with. SET UP Getting up and running is pretty simple. Just like any surge protector. You plug in the device into the wall and you plug all of your equipment into the back of the unit. Although I will add that before you use it you do have to plug in one of the power cables to the battery. You have to slide off the side of the device, which is easy to do, then you simply slide the red cable into the battery pack and put the case back together. As I said previously, not all of the outlets on the back of the device will be powered by battery in the event The power goes out, those outlets simply act as a surge protector. But I was pleasantly surprised to see how many outlets that can be powered by the battery. There are 10 total outlets which is more than most common search protectors and six of them are connected to the battery while four are simply standard surge protected outlets. As you could imagine, anything you want to be running on battery power should the power go out should be plugged in one of the six outlets. This device is designed to plug in your router, TV, and game console so that you can stay connected and continue playing games if the power goes out. SHORTCOMINGS While my power has yet to go out since I've owned it, and I haven't tested the length of the battery time when the power's out, it's rated for x hours. But again if your power is going to be out for a while you might have other issues than just gaming like your refrigerator. So to me that's not really a big selling point, but I could see it being one for others. The main shortcomings of this device are pretty obvious when you simply look at it. It's pretty darn big, imagine an Xbox 360 but even bigger and a lot heavier. So you have to find space in your setup for this device to sit. And it can only be positioned vertically, not horizontally. So space in your entertainment setup could be one issue. For me, that wasn't much of an issue as I had plenty of cabinets based to hide it but what I did have issues with and this is common with virtually all surge protectors, is the fact that all of the outlets are really close together. If all home entertainment devices had standard three-prong plugs it would not be an issue, but as we all know some devices have large power bricks. For example I use Phillips lighting around my TV and that has a large adapter that takes up two spaces. I also have my router, which also has an extremely wide power adapter. So plugging in those two devices essentially take up four outlets in and of themselves. Of course you can always get small outlet extenders which luckily I have a few, but it's something that you might have to deal with. DESIGN I just want to highlight some of the thoughtful design aspects of this device which may not sway anybody who's considering buying it, but I think it does speak to the level of detail that was put into its design. Number one, it has some pretty cool lights and a LCD screen telling you about its status. You can hit a button to cycle the colors of the lights which is cool, and give it a futuristic look. I also really appreciate the lighting on the back of the device where the outlets are. There's a light on the back that illuminates just enough, the location of the plugs so you can see when you're plugging things in should, like me, you place The device in a cabinet or other dark space. This isn't a huge deal as you will probably only plug things in once and be done, but it's a nice little touch. You can cycle through on the display and see the voltage, watts, how much is left in the battery, which is nice but I have to admit that I don't always know what that means. I know what wattage and volts are generally speaking, but It doesn't mean anything to me in the context of having my devices plugged into it. CONCLUSION If you're someone with frequent power surges where your power might go out for just a few brief moments, or if you're someone who is concerned about your electronics being damaged by power surges, or if you are a person that just wants to be prepared for all circumstances and be able to game when the power goes out, this is something that's definitely worth considering. But for the average person who isn't concerned about those types of issues, it's a pretty pricey surge protector. Not to mention that you will at some point have to replace the battery, and while I don't know how expensive that is, I imagine it's not cheap.

Let me start by saying Best Buy is selling the newest updated 2021 APC UPS. This looks to be running without issues now. And as an owner of many older APC UPS's. They build reliable products and my initial impression of this new gamer inspired setup is no different. This UPS is literally a plug and play device. It gives plenty of technical info on the massive screen if you want to be geeky about voltage. Yet, all you need to know is this UPS will give you time to power down if total power failure happens or bridge the few minute power loss gap from summer storms. I tested the unit with a fake power outage (pulled plug) with a 50" 4k TV, 2xPS4(only 1 was on), Asus router and Motorola modem connected. It didn't even blink. It was a seemless transfer of power with 20+ minutes of battery supplied power (display shows 35min). You will have a good amount of time to finish or save game progression if you lose power that is not coming right back on. And if you are not sure how many devices can be powered. There is a screen that shows power used as each item powers on. So this can help keep you under the 900w the battery can safely supply. So, the only reason you shouldn't buy this model. Is because you don't like awesome things. Yes, it's a sizeable and heavy device. Big batteries have always been heavy! Whether you choose the white or black model. It has a great informative display, more than enough outlets, battery/surge and just surge protected (although you do need to be careful to not overload the battery/surge outlets to stay within the 900 watts of battery power). Plus you get plenty of light options to match your current or future gaming setup. An added bonus. 3 USB outlets. If you power your setup/device down early enough. You can use the USB to keep smaller devices powered for possibly days with the USB ports. It's always good to have power options you can control for when the outside world let's you down.

The APC gaming 1500VA battery back up is a rock-solid APC device that I have had great luck with other products in the past. This device simply keeps power constant without any dips or spikes in the power delivery. That is important to me as I want to keep my gaming rig and other electronic devices protected from power issues and this has an automatic voltage regulation system that helps with that. The over-all case design is slim and has a footprint that easily fits under my desk. There are a total of 10 power plugs on the back, 6 provide power + surge protection and the remaining 4 provide surge protection only. You can also protect your network Ethernet cables with surge protection and there is also built in Coax (Cable) protection. Rounding out the back of the device is a very welcome customizable LED light so you can see where the plugs are. This is probably my favorite feature that it has. This has a very cool looking display that you can quickly see the current load on the battery and the remaining run time. The reactor circle will also change depending on the current state of the battery or what is going on with it. A few USB ports are also on the front of the battery that will allow you to plug in two USB Type A and one Type C device to it. Another great feature is the fact that you can easily replace the batteries on this without much hassle, but my biggest gripe was the plastic panel that covers the battery. It was very easy to remove, but near impossible to get it back on. I tried multiple times to get it to fit back, but I was not able to accomplish this, so it sits halfway on, but I have that side of the device facing the wall, so I don’t have to look at it. It does not affect the functionality at all, and it is purely cosmetic as far as I can tell. Now on to how this performs, the display has been accurate to my power draw on it, for example, I can see the remaining run time hang around 63 minutes when my Pc is just under normal load, but I fire up my games and the GPU is working, and I see that drop down dramatically. I also have every piece of my networking and streaming gear plugged into this and I have tested unplugging it from power and everything stayed up and I had plenty of time to power things down if I need to. I did leave it unplugged for 25 minutes (was able to mute the beeps) and no issues to report. Power was constant and consistent, and I have no fear of this not protecting during a power surge or outage. You can install the PowerChute software that will power down your PC in the event of an outage, but I did not install it, but I have used it in the past on previous APC battery back UPS. This is a little on the pricy side, but it does offer a lot for what you get. Protection is good and if you are looking for a good UPS for a gaming Rig, then you should give this one a look. Pros: Run Time Features Number of protected plugs USB ports Replaceable battery Different colors offered Cons: Battery cover Price

First, let me start by saying that I am not a gamer, so the appeal of adding a colorful led device to my existing RGB set-up was not a consideration. As a business professional, I decided to go with the APC Gaming UPS do to the fact that I quickly glance at the vibrant LCD screen to see it's status with ease. Yes, the RGB lights stand out (which I like) but can easily be turned off. Aside from the price, I couldn't be happier with my APC Gaming UPS.

Protects my $10,000 gaming setup, looks good while doing it

Unit is sturdy and very heavy, because it has a large battery inside (it comes disconnected, you must open the unit and connect one cable), after that, you just plug in anything that you want to have battery backup on it (like your PC, monitor, consoles etc), it also has plugs for only power surge protection, you can plug anything that doesn't need battery backup there. I plugged in my PC, my monitor, my router and modem. The UPS has a screen that will tell you power left, minutes left, power load, volts etc. You can switch among the screens with one button. It also has LED lights on the front and on the back to help you plug items. You can connect the unit to a PC via the included USB cable so you can monitor the UPS functions, monitor load, setup a "night time" so the UPS doesn't bother you with any alarms during sleep time. I had a storm the other night and I lost power for a couple of hours and the UPS kicked in right away, with an audible alarm, it told me I had 25 mins left of battery time on my current load. It gave me sufficient time to save my work on my PC and shut it off safely. I highly recommend it to anyone that values their electronics, be it a PC or any gaming consoles (yes, these have sensitive components like hard drives, that also need protection)!

Great price for a must if you want to protect and save computer projects

Speaking of the importance of UPS is crucial, especially if you have costly equipment and in an area where a power outage occurs due to weather factors. Personally, I own expensive pieces of equipment; my desktop computer is Alienware Aurora, and the Alienware monitor is 34.14" in addition to the newest Mac Mini M1. I take care of my equipment, but last year we had a scary storm that put my area under dark days with intermittent power and power flow fluctuation. The UPS is crucial in providing several benefits that can provide adequate power, protect devices from the harm of power interruption, and supply consistent regulated voltage that keeps devices safe. I chose this APC Gaming UPS mainly because of the lighting effects that aligns with my setup since my setup is a mix of Razer and Alienware products, and they are all about RGB, but as a function, this UPS works just like any other UPSs except the lighting that gives it a more excellent, modern, stylish look. Setup was straightforward; before powering up the UPS, I slid out the side cover of the UPS to plug the RED terminal and then slid it back. Second, I left the UPS plugged-in outlet overnight to ensure the batteries are fully charged, and then I plugged in my computer, monitor, and Mac mini into the battery/ surge outlets. With my setup and in a gaming session, I got back up battery time for 26 minutes which is sufficient time for me to end and save game checkpoints or even save office work safely. RGB is fantastic, and lights on the front and back can cycle through 12 different colors in sync mode, which is front or back color cannot be set separately "not a deal-breaker". The front screen provides various information ranging from battery info, load, and voltage. Power outlets are a total of ten (6) of them are Battery/ Surge while the rest (4) are surge only, and on the front, there are 3 USBs (2 USB-A & 1 USB-C) of power rated at 15 watts (each port provides 5 watts only if three devices are plugged in at once). I liked this UPS; it complements my setup, and size-wise is acceptable and functions well. When I simulated that I had a power outage by turning off the outlet plug, I did not feel any power abruption occurred, and power conversion was seamless. Takeaways: compact, battery replacement is easy, lightning is good to have, modern design, plenty of power outlets. I wish the future design may sport wifi capability and a smartphone-based app to allow control set preference rather than using APC-branded PowerChute software that looks outdated. Other than that, it is a great UPS and works flawlessly.

APC has done a nice job updating the look of their battery backup to compliment any gaming setup. This gaming variant comes in both white and black. APC is known for quality and long lasting battery backups and this one doesn't disappoint. Pros *Setup: It comes in a nicely designed box with minimal wasted space. I took the battery backup out of the box, slid the side cover off, and plugged in the red battery lead. Apparently this comes unconnected due to shipping regulations. If you don't connect this cable it will not charge. I plugged the battery backup into the wall and let it charge overnight as it didn't come with any significant charge. You definitely can use it immediately after plugging it in; however, in the event of a power outage it will likely not have sufficient power to keep your system on. *Use: With my main gaming computer, two monitors, and a set of speakers connected I get approximately 14-20 minutes of backup power (the load fluctuates depending on what I am actually doing on the computer). This is plenty sufficient to safely power down my system in the event of a power outage. It comes with a data port to USB connector that is used with the PowerChute Personal Legacy Software to monitor the battery on the desktop. While the software is completely optional, it does show some nice information such as blackout, under-voltage, over-voltage, and electrical noise over a specified time period. It also comes with a 6 foot angled power cord which works great with my standing desk. *Tilted LCD Screen: I really like the tilted LCD screen with the customizable RBG LED ring. It is easy to read even at a wide angle. It is easily toggled between the different screens showing time remaining, load %, load voltage, etc. *Back LEDs: Having LEDs located at the back of the battery backup makes plugging in cords much easier. Great design choice by APC. *Front USB Ports: It is nice to have 3 USB charging ports (2 type A and 1 type C) located on the front of the battery backup. It is very convenient to be able to plug in my phone or watch when needed. Overall, I am glad to be using the APC Gaming 1500 VA/ 900 W Battery Backup and Surge Protector with my gaming system. It provides peace of mind that my high end gaming system will be protected in the event of a power outage or voltage fluctuation.