Customer Ratings & Reviews

My APC 1500VA model stopped working after 10 years and several battery replacements. It was huge and weighed a ton so difficult to maneuver. The way my desk is set up, I have a restriction on height of the UPS. It’s gotta be under 9”. So this new unit fits the bill. It’s a little smaller, less bulky. And the ideal height. Of course with a smaller ups it won’t last as long if the House lose power but then again, if that happens I mainly want to close all open applications/file and shutdown I have a midsize desktop and a 32” monitor connected to battery outlets and ups shows it will last for 23 minutes on battery so not bad. Ideally you may want to connect other devices to battery outlets like router, and this iOS has 4 outlets that are connected to battery if power goes out. So it does the job. Plus it has a nice readout display showing how much battery is charged and how much time it will last on battery. See images

If you own a 3D printer, an APC power backup is an absolute must-have. This device has saved my printer and more importantly, my prints multiple times from unexpected power outages. Anyone who’s spent hours on a detailed print knows the heartbreak of a sudden shutdown. Since installing the APC unit, I haven’t lost a single print to power issues.

This is a REALLY nice battery backup for the money. I was expecting this to be a standard battery backup without LCD read out, but I was pleasantly surprised when I found out that it has a nice LCD screen that you can use to get quick information about your device like battery level and how much load your devices are putting on the unit right on the front. This 1050VA was about $100 less than the 1500VA that I bought and with my DVR connected it estimates the battery will last for quite some time in the event of a power outage because the load level is almost nothing for (1) DVR, (8) cameras, and a small ethernet switch.

APC Power Back-up - A solid product and service both home and office alike. Easy to set-up and install.

I haven’t needed it thankfully but it’s nice having peace of mind when protecting your PC. It’s nice and quiet too.

So far fantastic, but this is one of those products you are not sure it is great until that moment. This is kind of like Pascal's Gambit.

Great little battery to handle power dips, replaced my 700VA with a 1050!

With a strong battery, a nice display and 8 total outlets, this APC UPS will keep your non-cordless stuff running when the power goes out. It’ll also keep everything plugged into it safe from power surges. The built-in display shows you everything about what’s going on but it can also integrate with Mac and Windows computers. Pros: * Compact size fits in more places. * Big, bright display shows all the details you need. * Four (4) outlets with both surge and battery backup. * Four (4) outlets with surge protection only (no battery backup). * Provides surge protection even when the UPS is powered off. * Mac and Windows integration for remote monitoring and automatic computer shutdown when needed with included USB data cable. Cons: * The outlets can be a bit cramped for large power adapters. * The display is hard to read from an angle like when it’s on the floor and you’re standing or in a chair. While many of the devices that we use and carry have a battery, there’s still a lot of stuff at home that doesn’t have a built-in battery and needs to remain plugged in to work. If there’s a storm nearby, higher than normal power can surge into your home and fry anything plugged in. A UPS like this one is a great insurance plan for your home by protecting those devices from power surges and keeping them running if the power blips or goes out for a while. This APC UPS is compact in size so it won’t take up too much space under a desk or behind a computer monitor. It’s a bit heavy at about 15 pounds (12 for the backup battery alone) so be sure to put in on the floor or on a sturdy table. This UPS will keep up to eight (8) things safe by intercepting those power surges before they destroy your stuff. We all take our electricity for granted that it’ll be there and be constant, but sometimes it momentarily flickers off or can go out completely for a while. If the power blips for a second or two or goes out completely, this UPS will keep up to four (4) of those devices running as long as it can; giving you time to properly shut them down, turn them off or use them a bit longer. Setup is super easy. The UPS has a huge battery inside that is partially unplugged for safe shipping. The sticker on the outside clearly illustrates how to open the door on the bottom of the UPS, slide out the battery, plug in the one disconnected wire, and put it all back together. After that, just plug it into the wall and it’ll charge its internally battery and keep it fully topped up. Then plug in up to 8 of your devices for surge and/or battery backup power noting which outlets provide backup power and surge, and which are surge protected only. The front of the unit has a great display that tells you how full the backup battery is, how much power demand your stuff needs and most importantly- an estimate of how long your devices will continue to run if your home loses power. The display is clearly laid out and a single button wakes up the display and also rotates through the various screens of information. When the UPS looses power, it almost switches its four backed-up outlets to the internal battery for as long as it can. It also sounds an alarm which can easily be silenced by pressing a button above the screen. Basically, this is the type of product that you set up once and then don’t worry about it until the power goes out (and the alarm sounds). Otherwise, you leave your stuff plugged into it and it just sits there protecting your stuff from power surges or outages. A USB-A data cable is provided (proprietary on the UPS end) to connect to a Windows PC or Mac. There is a free Windows app you can download from APC and install on your PC to configure the UPS and set up all kinds of things. The most basic integration is the ability to have your computer safely shut down if the power goes out rather than it being essentially unplugged while running. There is no version for the Mac, but most modern Macs have some built-in functionality that is made available when this UPS is plugged in with the data cable. Just be aware that this applies to desktop Mac computers. Battery-powered Mac laptops do not allow UPS-integrated automatic shutdown since they have their own built-in batteries and handle it automatically anyway. This UPS is solidly built, has a great warranty and even offers free protection insurance if any of your plugged-in devices are damaged by surges that the UPS didn’t prevent. The battery should last 3-5 years after which a replacement can be purchased and easily swapped in so you don’t need to scrap the entire UPS. I have only two small concerns… the outlets on the back are evenly spaced and sideways, but larger AC adapters might not fit side-by-side easily. This can be overcome by plugging in various extenders or extensions, but just be aware if you want to plug in a lot of things that have chunky AC adapters, you may need to get creative to fit them all in. The other small concern is that the screen is great when viewed head-on, but if you have the UPS on the floor, it might be hard to read some parts of the display while seated or standing. Again, not a huge deal as you can usually just crouch down to see the screen head-on, but this really shouldn’t have been an issue but is. Overall, this APC UPS is a quality product that provides reliable protection and power backup when you need it.

This was purchased for my network switch and so far works perfectly no problems at all.

APC is an industry leading manufacturer of Uninterruptable Power Supplies. APS was founded in 1981; their parent company is Schneider Electric. When selecting the best device to protect your computer, router, or other critical electronics, APC offers many options to best suit your needs. APS Back-UPS Pro BN1050M offers 1050 volt-amperes, which is more than sufficient to back up most desktop computers, 2 monitors & a number of accessories. The maximum battery life during a power outage is 3.4 hours; full current run time is 2 minutes; half load run time is 10.6 minutes. Surge protection is rated at 1103 joules. Auto shutdown software is included. This uninterruptable power supply is very energy efficient & earned the coveted Energy Star certification. The front panel includes a bright, easy to read, configurable digital display with controls that show real time voltage, load percentage of total capability, estimated run time based on the current load, on-line confirmation, audio on/off & other critical features. The only action you need to take when starting up this UPS (or most any UPS) is to slide open the clearly marked side panel & to plug in the red battery power lead; UPS batteries must ship disconnected for safety. Simply plug in the marked red lead to the marked terminal & slide the panel closed. You are now ready to plug in your valued electronics into any of the 8 protected outlets. CONCLUSION: APS Back-UPS Pro BN1050M measures 7.48” H X 3.58” W X 12.2” L, & weighs 15.87 #; it offers great protection for your electronics while maintaining a small footprint & earns my highest recommendation.

The first thing to know about this UPS is that it is "only" 600 watts. For most office computers this will be plenty, but people running a screaming gaming beast should get the next larger size. If your computer has a 1,000W power supply, then you should probably get at least a 1,000W UPS. For general desktop usage, my computer draws around 120 to 150W, and the software claims that I can get around 35 minutes on battery. This is plenty of time to save your work and shut down safely. For best results, the manufacturer provides software that can automate PC shutdown as well as monitor and customize the performance of the unit. The included documentation does not make clear mention of which software is needed, but "PowerChute Personal Edition" is what you should look for. It seemed to work well, aside from not being able to determine if an updated version is available. The software allows many configurations, including how often and under what conditions the unit will switch to battery power if the line voltage fluctuates too much. This is a very nice touch, but most people will not need it. The way that this works is that the wall outlet provides power for the outlets on the back. But if the power is either shut off or out of spec (too high or too low), then the battery begins to power the unit on four outlets on the back. There are another four outlets that are not backed up by the battery, but they do at least feature a surge suppressor. Inside is a lead acid battery. This is very old technology, and is heavy and bulky, but works and is inexpensive. While some may prefer Lithium Ion technology, that would have vastly increased the cost. While on battery, a "modified sine wave" is provided. This is a level of detail that most people won't care about, and any computer equipment from this millennium should be quite happy with this. The only read down side to this unit is how the power outlets are arranged in the back. There are eight outlets (four on battery, and four not), but they are spaced close together. If all you are using are power cords then this is fine, but if you need to use "wall wart" power supplies, such as phone chargers or power adapters for routers or switches, there is no way to plug one in without blocking another outlet. But this is a rather compact unit, so there honestly isn't much room to add more space between the outlets. One feature that would have been appreciated but is not included is a few USB power outlets on the back. A couple of USB-A and USB-C battery-backed jacks on the back would have been quite nice to have. But, aside from the lack of USB ports, this is a great choice. It is from a brand that has been around for decades, and has a reputation for quality. Not only do they make this UPS, but they also make gigantic UPS units that you can find in data centers backing up servers. So this company has history and reputation behind it, and so is a safe choice.

The Back-UPS Pro BN1050M is a capable battery back-up with solid surge protection. If you're looking for a 1000VA / 600W system, it's hard not to recommend the BN1050M. Some things you should know, the APC comes with a cable that you can hook-up via USB-A to your computer. When hooked up to a Windows 10 / 11 PC, you can see the battery status and adjust your PC's power settings for battery use. The surge is rated for 1103 joules. In addition, the unit comes with a 3 year warranty, $250,000 Equipment Protection Policy. Should you need to replace the battery down the road, you can take out the internal battery and recycle it very easily. Unlike some prior APC Back-UPS, there is no connection for LAN, COAX, or phone / fax. I can't say I ever used this feature, and I gather APC assumed most users wouldn't miss it. Performance: I am running a Windows 11 PC with a 750W PSU and a 32" gaming monitor. With my current power usage, the battery got me close to thirty minutes. A far cry from the 98 minutes runtime shown on the box, but well within the fine print on the top. It was more than enough time to protect against brief interruptions in power and to effectively save my data and shut down my PC. Cons: As I previously mentioned, there is no COAX or LAN port. I wish APC had utilized the back of their unit to provide wider plug spacing. Unfortunately, PC hardware is notorious for having bricks, or wall plugs with odd shapes. As a result, I struggled to get two devices plugged in to the battery-backup and three devices on the surge only connection. Granted, I can't entirely blame APC for this as the device manufacturers determine what their plugs will need. But since there is more space, having spaced out ports would have been nice. Conclusion: The APC - Back-UPS Pro BN1050M is a solid battery back-up. It's a workhorse that is easy to recommend. I got close to thirty minutes on battery alone. If you need more time, then you might want to look at a more powerful model, but for my usage, the BN1050M works great. Easy to recommend. 5/5

APC has always been my go to when it comes to surge protection since being able to have nice electronics. I got my first battery back ups a few years ago and APC was the only choice I considered. This is now my third battery back ups and just like my other APC back ups I know it’s something I can count on when the power goes out. The unit has four surge outlets, four battery backup outlets and one data port. I would say my only complaint on this unit would be the outlet spacing. If using standard plugs, you won’t have an issue. But, if you have multiple items with larger plugs you potentially cut the amount of outlets you can use. The unit has a small lcd display with three buttons for power, info and a button to silence sounds. When you want to make sure your expensive equipment is protected APC has you covered with surge protection. When you need to make sure it’s protected and you can safely shut it down and not loose your info, their battery back ups have you covered on both fronts. With a 3 year warranty and $250,000 equipment protection, it gives you peace of mind you really are protected.

I got this APC Back-UPS XS (BN1050M) UPS to replace my Tripp-Lite G1010USB, which got hit with a surge and gave up it’s magic smoke to save my computer. This offers 8 outlets on the back, all closely spaced, so you might want to grab a standard (not surge suppressed) power strip if you have big adapters and a lot of stuff to plug in. All 8 outlets have surge suppression and the 4 on the left have battery backup as well. I wish the backup plugs were highlighted better for messing around under a desk. One of the nice things about my previous unit is the battery plugs were all back-painted in white, so it was easy to find the battery outlets under the desk. One nice feature this has that was not on any home-sized UPS I’ve owned is “Cold Start”, which means you can turn this guy on without AC power and just run from the battery, which would be great for charging devices during an extended power outage. Some of the higher priced units have ports built in to the unit for USB charging, but plugging in a charger on the back in the rare event of needing to use it for charging would not be the end of the world. Contrary to the pictures on the listing, this unit DOES have a bright, clear display that has the same information as the bigger units, with nice big LIGHTED rubber buttons to turn the screen on and access the mute button. The screen turns off after a few seconds if you press the right button once. If you want the display to remain lit, you can just press and hold the right button for a couple seconds, you’ll hear a beep and there you go. You get real time input voltage, battery charge level and approximate load indicators as well as any error messages right there on the display. While not entirely necessary, you can run the PowerChute software with this UPS when you connect it to a spare USB port on your PC to get the most information and useability. You get real time throughput information (watts), battery condition, power failure logging, etc. You are supposed to be able to see your energy usage cost by entering your power company rate, which is nice, but it seems to forget the value when the computer restarts. It’s an interesting feature that can make you more aware of how your computer is affecting your electric bill and the environment. I am running a gaming PC on this UPS, AMD Ryzen 5800X, 6750XT, with a Gigabyte Aorus Master motherboard in the case and a Dell 27” QHD monitor. When I am gaming and the machine is pulling a fair amount, I will still show 5 minutes of backup available, which is plenty for the computer to shut down before the battery fails. When idle, I show closer to ½ hour of backup, which is impressive. I did test the unit when I had set the option in PowerChute to “Save Battery” and shut down after 3 minutes, pulled the plug, and three minutes later, Windows shut down. I still have battery left for charging devices and it worked flawlessly. I can’t ask for anything more! Overall, this is a really nice UPS at a good value. APC is the top name in UPS tech, so I feel confident that I’ll get years of service out of this guy.

I recently bought a somewhat high end gaming PC. i9/3090 with a couple nice monitors for it. I have it plugged into a normal outlet so I was looking for something that would help protect my goodies in the event of a power outage or storm surge. These APCs get pretty pricey however I was looking for something mid ranged that could provide surge protection for my PC as well as some backup power should the power go out. This unit seemed to fit really nicely as far as requirements go. It's sorta small so the footprint of this isn't that big. I have it set underneath my sit/stand desk and I don't even know it's there most of the time. Power wise, the specs on my PC are somewhat high so I'm estimating I should have about 10-14 minutes of power in the event of an outage or something. That's totally fine with me as I don't do a whole lot of data intensive work on my PC and that's still plenty of time to save a file should power go out. Only real con I can think of is that I have two surge protectors plugged into my APC. These have the right angle plugs so they cover up one of the power plugs on the back of the APC. There are 8 outlets on the back so I essentially lose two of them having these surge protectors in there. Not a huge thing though I would've liked the ability to have these two remain free even with the surge protectors plugged in. For now, they're fine and I still have 4 outlets remaining. For me, this works about right. It's small, provides protection for my equipment and is moderately priced considering other alternatives out there.

The APC Back-UPS Pro is a slim unit that provides ample surge protection for 8 outlets and battery backup for 4 outlets. Compared to similar powered units from other brands, this is a smaller footprint and shorter. The construction of the battery backup is top notch. It is built like a tank. The display on the front of the unit provides useful information regarding the power input, power consumption, and how much time the battery will run if the power goes out. Upon unboxing the unit, it prompts you to plug the battery in to start charging. This shows how easy it is to replace the battery down the road if the battery dies. The biggest negative about the unit is how closely spaced the outlets are to each other. Most routers, modems, and other smaller devices uses power transformers which blocks two outlets. If you are lucky enough to have lying around 3-prong extension cords, then you can utilize all the outlets. Out of the box, your devices might limit how many devices you can connect. It would be nice if APC either spaced out the outlets or provide as a bonus extension cords to accommodate wall transformers. Despite that annoyance, the battery backup does what it is supposed to do in a small inconspicuous package that is built like a tank. I have no doubt this will last a long time.

I have a few different APC battery backups in my house now and was happy to add this one to my collection knowing what I was likely to experience with it. Thankfully the APC Back-UPS Pro is consistent with the brand for what it does, particularly with the higher end models. Basically, if you have sensitive electronics that you want to protect from power issues and/or keep yourself from getting shut down in the middle of something important during a brownout then you need one of these. I have my gaming computer that has a 500W power supply, a router, 34” monitor, and a printer all connected to the battery backup side of this unit and when I shut off the power while everything was running there was no noticeable change to my devices which was as it should be. It reported on the built in screen that it was on battery backup and estimated about 30 min of power remaining with things running as they were, which would be more than enough time to get things wrapped up and shut down properly in the event main power was not restored quickly enough. This is exactly what this device is for, and it appears that it is a good fit for my type of setup. If you have more things connected to battery or what you have plugged in requires more juice, then you will have less time before running out of that battery so your mileage will certainly vary. But for me with a relatively entry level rig and a few extras plugged in it will more than suffice. When it is running on battery it will periodically beep at you to keep you aware of that fact and thankfully you can mute the sound. It also has a power button and a menu button for cycling through the various screens you can see such as power draw, battery charge, voltage in/out, and a couple of other status icons. It is simple and effective and that’s how it should be. It is also nice and compact, so it easily fits under my desk looking discreet. I think everyone with a desktop computer should have one of these to protect their work and their investment. It’s really a no-brainer, I recommend it without hesitation.

We lose power about 5 or more times a year and wanted a battery backup to keep my Wi-Fi going during these times. I didn’t need a large battery backup, so I wanted to give this APC BN1050M a try. APC includes software to help safely shut down a desktop during power outages. However, I did not test this feature since I only use laptops. This battery backup includes a silence button to turn off the annoying beeping during power outages. The display is also handy to see how much battery power is left. There is also a load indicator. However, since I was planning on using this to supply power for my modem, router and security cameras, I was not worried about this feature. There were 4 battery-backup and surge protected outlets on one side of the unit with 4 surge protected outlets on the other side. I was disappointed that the outlets were not spaced out better. The power adapters for the router and modem overlapped the other two outlets. This was even more disappointing since I was unable to supply power for my security camera hub. The battery backup was estimated to last about 205-225 minutes while powering the router and modem. I would recommend looking at your power adapters before purchasing this battery backup unit. For normal plug wires, this would be a great battery-powered backup.

My first impression when receiving the APC - Back-UPS Pro BN1050M - Black was "Wow, this thing has some weight to it!" I opened up the box, and was immediately impressed with how well they packaged it. That initial positive impression stuck with me as I pulled the UPS out of the box as well. The APC - Back-UPS Pro is very well built. It's plastic, but it doesn't feel cheap at all. The instructions state that before use there is a battery inside that needs to be connected. The instructions have a little drawing that shows the door that needs to be opened, but the fit and finish of the UPS is so good I had to put my reading glasses on to find the seams for the battery panel so I could open it! The quality continues with a really nice display on the front of the UPS that shows the state of charge, the voltage, how much power is being drawn by what ever is plugged in, an estimated time the UPS can provide power to said items based on the current draw etc... All of these settings can be toggled through using one of the top 3 rubber buttons which also include an alarm silence button, and a power on off button. On the back of the unit are 8 power outlets 4 of which are surge protected, and the other 4 are battery back up. Over all this UPS is a clean looking, high quality device, that I have faith will do its job and prevent my computer from being shut off if we experience a power outage or brown out. At least long enough for me to save my work and shut everything down properly. I would definitely recommend this if you're in the market for a quality UPS unit.

There is very little to report with a good UPS such as this APC Pro BN1050 model . It just sits there waiting for the dirty power to quit or surge. You have 4 surge outlets and 4 battery backup outlets. And a good informative digital display. Everything is well marked and easy to understand. And while many may not want to pay for a UPS for the few times a year the power might blink from a passing storm. It's a bit more than just peace of mind. It's also about making sure the electricity going into your devices is also safe energy for delicate electronics. APC UPS are just good peace of mind for a decent price. The APC BN1050M has 3 buttons, the third button to the right is used to wake the "display" (not shown in stock photos) to see all the info one could need about power being used or battery level still to go based on what items are plugged in. Will also show number of events in case you were not home or awake when the UPS did it's job. This is my 5th APC UPS and this one has enough wattage that it can handle my TV, cable box, and amp for about 15-20 minutes. I have other APC's dedicated to my router, modem and a projector in my small home theater. It's all just enough to give me time to power down devices if the power is going to be out for awhile. Or as the UPS term means, Uninterruptible Power Supply to get through those few seconds when the power blinks in the rural area I live in. APC is THE brand I trust for my UPS needs.