Customer Ratings & Reviews

The unit face provides a better display than a competing Cyberpower unit. Works great right out of the box. No setup needed.

Works as designed. Power brown out last week, and zero interruption with my TV and computer. I figured since the weather is getting more and more crazy every year its a good idea to protect all my expensive electronics and buy a couple of these. So glad I did before the bad thunder storms started up for the season!

Great UPS for desktop computers. APC software provides detailed reports of power fluctuations and outages. This UPS provides steady power for up to 45 minutes of use after the power goes out. It is worth the few extra bucks to get the best!

Instructions were bot clear on how to connect the positive lead of the battery, but after a bit of twisting it connected. UPS does exactly as it should

I like working with the helpful people who keep Best Buy on the move! Some purchases I couldn't have made without their help. I purchased just the printer I have been looking for to get my holiday photos ready to send out to my family. Having a battery backup insures my new printer and computer won't burn out.

This is the second of these I've purchased to cover my computers and home servers. Excellent, reliable and being able to monitor usage and time left on the battery is very helpful.

very good product , highly reliable and works very good

This UPS is pretty much everything you could need for a battery backup. My unit has handled a few power losses like a champ and gives me enough time to shut down my computer and other electronics connected to it. It's got a big battery in it that lasts for quite a long time. No issues!

Recently had a very bad thunderstorm and our power kept flickering, this machine kept my machine up and running the whole time and I didn’t have to worry at all about losing work or damaging my machine. My entire setup is about 110 watts idle, and this machine reports I have about 35 minutes of battery time.

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

Never had an issue with this device, it is my go-to when I need one

I have several of these units and they have saved a lot of data during storms. I have one unit that is connected to only the MODEM and a switch to hold the Internet during a power outage. I have another connected to a Desktop PC to allow time for a shutdown. Also laptop PCs with monitors to allow shutdown.

Capable, reliable and fuss free. This is what you need for your computer, NVR and Modem/Router backup in the event of a power outage. Can even be configured to shut your device down prior to a complete drain.

Great piece of equipment. I recommend it to everyone.

The UPS in our office went bad on a Monday and needed something right away with the same 1500VA. I found this from Best Buy and decided to get it as it was the fastest and easiest to get that day. Got the UPS and installed in our office in less than 2 hours. APC’s are also better quality than our old one.

Plug in and it works. Sensitive, switched in. Works as well as Cyberpower unit. Cyberpower failed with AC present. Batteries are replaceable if you can find them (heavy and corrosive so not cheap to ship). Quiet in standby and not loud when on battery, except for the alarm which you can turn off.

I have used APC battery backup products for years. I purchased this one to replace one that needed a new battery because I needed something bigger and this thing is fabulous. So much so that I went out and bought a 2nd one. Highly recommend this for longevity, reliability, and protection.

Works great I have my modem and router hook up to it gives me 200 minutes of power keep in mind the more you have hook up to the battery the less time you’ll have.

Its Grate Product Good Working Grate System Good Backup

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!