Customer Ratings & Reviews

This unit I got, to protect the data on my game systems. Not to keep playing when the power goes off, but if I happen to be playing when such a thing occurs, I am given the opportunity to safely power everything down, without having to destroy any of the memory devices connected. After not too long ago, of losing some equipment due to a power surge/loss, I can't recommend these types of devices enough (it doesn't necessarily have to be this brand, so far it's been good, but they pay for themselves).

I’m glad I got this one because the following week we had an outage and allowed me to shutdown my computer and still have enough power to have wifi running for couple hours

All the niceties are here. Plug layout in the back is such that you will be able to fit all your plugs, even those with large box attachments. USB connects on the front are extremely convenient if you place the unit in an accessible place. For those that are inclined, being able to see the power pull from your equipment and then visually see how much available time if you turn off certain pieces( monitors, speakers, peripherals ) you can get out of the batteries. But when all is said and done it's a functional UPS that does what it is supposed and will be ignored 98% of the time...... Which is as it should be. :)

I have a few of these and they have worked flawlessly during many power outages. They are not a solution for an extended outage, but quick power flickers and 10 to 15 minutes without power is where they really shine.

APC makes the best battery back ups. They make it straightforward in setting up and using their software to monitor and configure the battery backup. If you have a media server or a important system, highly suggest getting a battery backup that can automate shutting down your system safely without losing hardware or data in a power outage.

Great quality UPS. Able to handle multiple device plugged into it including high end pc, monitors, etc.

Seems to work very well. Is good to have the piece of mind to know my system won't lose power and cause me any more issues that have happened in the past.

I have my television, my cox DVR and my VCR plugged in to this device and I have noticed it protecting my devices on several occasions. All of my devices continued to working after the power glitch or brown outs.

Awesome backup battery for the money and easy set-up as well.

Good battery backup. Great quality. Works very well

Great product! It really helps with all the power outages we have in Texas.

Simple setup, and so far has worked well. Have only had a few instances where we've lost power, but no interruption to the devices plugged in to it

Our power has been going out often due to storms and it actually fried my computer. Ever since we got it, it’s been god send with all of the outages still.

Easy set up, works as described. Nice configuration, small footprint.

It can be said with utmost certainty that all of us have experienced inclement weather or unforeseen power outage events at some point in our lives. The frustrating nature of it certainly is one in which we all can relate to on some level. As such, investing in a battery backup can be a preventive measure that one can at least proactively take to better be prepared for the future in case any incidents arise. Unfortunately, there will always be those detractors who will balk at it as if preparation is a new synonym for panicking; of which they will ignorantly view battery backups as an unneeded additional cost. Ironically, that could not be further from the truth as battery backups are absolutely critical, especially for data sensitive environments. As such, I was quite excited to test the APC Back UPS Pro Battery Backup (Model: BN1500M2) and to see how it would perform! As for setup, the APC battery backup should be relatively straightforward; sliding the side panel off of the unit was fairly easy (LED screen facing your left). Once removed, you will need to connect the corresponding battery terminals to its respective cable. Once completed and you slide the panel back in place, you are now ready to go. Depending on your needs, you may decide to install the USB cable to a computer to test out the downloadable PowerChute software, but naturally it is completely optional. As for the battery, depending on its partial charge, you should expect at least 12-16 hours. While not explicitly stated, I went ahead and charged my unit first before I plugged anything into the unit. On the back of the BN1500M2, you will note the outlets are divided out accordingly: those with only surge protection and the others that provide both battery backup and surge protections. The latter ports, obviously, will be used for mission critical components such as computers, monitors, and routers. Lastly, you will note one USB Type- A and one USB Type-C port on the front for added convenience (keep in mind the unit is rated for 15 total watts for both USB ports combined). As for the display, everything should be fairly self-explanatory here, though I do want to mention by using the display button, you can cycle through various modes that showcase the unit’s load in percentage, power consumption, and how many event triggers have occurred. Another interesting feature is that you can also set the sensitivity of the unit with regards to how it handles voltage fluctuations and thus how quickly it will switch to its battery. Overall, everything should be fairly easy to setup; the included manual was also a huge plus and fairly informative. I was extremely happy that it came with a physical instruction manual and not some piece of paper with a QR code on it! For testing the APC backup, I used a total of three devices beginning with my ATT router (Model: BGW320-500) to test the load percentage, power consumption, and the battery’s estimated uptime for the devices. Subsequently, I then added my Xperia 5 III smartphone to the front USB Type-C port, and then finally I added an HP laptop that uses a 65w adapter. With just my router attached, the BN1500M2 barely even flinched; load percentage was noted at 1% and power consumption fluctuated between 6-9 watts. In addition, perhaps what is most impressive is the unit estimated about 6 hours (300 minutes) of uptime just for the router! Next, as I added my smartphone to the front USB Type-C on top of the aforementioned router, the unit spiked its load percentage slightly to 2% (the phone also registered one bar on the load capacity meter). Additionally, the power consumption increased marginally up to 25 total watts. As for expected, the estimated uptime took a sharp decline down to around 3 hours (180 minutes), though its value would continuously change as its load shifted accordingly. Lastly, I connected my laptop adapter to the back of the unit; the laptop itself had around 10% battery remaining. As expected, the estimated uptime took a nose dive down to 90 minutes. Additionally, the load percentage increased further up to 7%; total power consumption also increased up to around 62-67 watts. Interestingly, once I put the laptop to sleep, the uptime rebounded back up to around 110 minutes. While most will probably not charge a laptop on a battery backup, it was nonetheless interesting to see the drastic shift in load values; certainly, by all means, a worst case scenario test if you will. Overall, I was thoroughly impressed with the performance of the APC battery backup, especially with how quickly it was able to switch over to battery power. For small devices, and especially your internet router, the BN1500M2 should provide plenty of power! Furthermore, while you might be able to power some larger devices than what I have listed here, keep in mind your results will vary depending on each device’s power requirements! Lastly, around the time of this writing, I ironically experienced several small power outages before completely going out due to a wind advisory; fortunately, the last power outage was only off for about an hour, but luckily I was able to keep my internet up and charge my phone with plenty of battery left to spare. In conclusion, the APC Back UPS Pro battery backup is an ideal choice for peace of mind in case of inclement weather or an unforeseen power outage. With 900 watts of total load power, two USB front ports for convenience, and plenty of outlet connections, the BN1500M2 performs exactly as it was intended. With that said, while there are smaller battery backup units, the extra cost of the BN1500M2 will prove its worth whenever the next power outage occurs; preparation is always key! Thus, if you are shopping for a battery backup, the APC Back UPS Pro BN1500M2 comes highly recommended!

great product! would buy again! definitely recommend!

great UPS was on Cyber Monday Sale so the price was good also. it's narrow makes it easy to place next to the PC on floor and does not take up much room. has a nice display with Battery Run times.

good amount of uptime for a workstation, let's you keep working through a power glitch and still have enough time to save and close if power is still off 15 minutes later.

it has performed well so far. i dont care for the web based software control app they switched to, i much prefer the standalone app they abandoned, it was more full featured

I live in area where we have a lot of surges. One of my computers' motherboard was destroyed by multiple surges, so I was led to purchase this back-up battery and surge protector. I haven't had any problems and we have had power shortages twice since I purchased this item. It's definitely better to have something like this instead of replacing a motherboard or even a desktop.