Customers are delighted by the overall performance, battery life, and ease of use of the Back-UPS Pro. Many appreciate the surge protection, LCD screen, compact size, easy setup, and USB Type-C port. Some customers have noted concerns about the noise, price, weight, software, and outlet spacing, but these are mentioned far less frequently.
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Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great UPS!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Working great still, 3 years strong and haven't had an issue so far. We use it to keep our PCs powered during outages since our grid isn't the most dependable
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Ease of use, Surge protection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very easy to install
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Setting the unit up took only a few minutes. There are enough backed up ports to protect was should not go down during an outage (network drives, router, modem, PC). The outlets have surge protection. During the last couple of weeks we had a number of power outages but the system kept all critical devices up.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works Great
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works like it should. The real test will be to see how long it lasts before it needs a new battery or replacement.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It's omnly been a few days but so far I love it
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
APC is a pretty well-known name in the commercial and enterprise UPS/Battery Back-Up market, so I figured they were worth a try for my home setup. I had picked this model out after looking at a couple of places online to get an idea of how big a UPS I would need (this may be a little overkill for me but I figure better to have a little more than required rather than a little less).
I watched prices on Amazon and at BestBuy for awhile and was able to get this one from BestBuy when it was less than what Amazon had it for. Ordered it at lunch and was able to pick it up curbside on my home from work. Setup was very easy, I also registered the product with APC to be covered by the warranty and equipment protection coverage if any of my equipment is damaged. I also downloaded the optional PowerChute software for a few extra management options.
We have not had any storms or power outages yet but I did test this thing after hooking everything up by unplugging it from the wall. Everything stayed on, there was no sign that it had switched from utility power to battery except for the screen on the front and the beep, I was pretty impressed. The unit will beep periodically while it is on battery power but if this bothers you there is a button on the front to silence the beeping.
I had seen some reviews of this model where people complained that it was noisy. This one is whisper-quiet it does not make a peep. I'm guessing that if it took a couple of heavy surges it might develop a hum in the fan or something like that over a long time but so far this one is super quiet.
As for how long the battery lasts, my setup is a desktop computer, cable modem, router, two large monitors, and a sound system; when I unplugged it from power it showed right at around an hour of battery time available with everything turned on. Just for fun I shut the computer down and just plugged my phone into it on one of the usb ports on the front of the UPS and it moved to nearly 3 hours of battery time. So not only will this guy protect your electronics from power surges, keep them powered on when the power goes out so that you can save your work and shut down gracefully, you can also charge your phone if the power is out. This thing is great, we are incredibly happy with it right now. If we are as happy with it after some storms/power outages we will probably buy another one for our living room TV/Xbox setup as well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Surge protection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
well worth the money
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
well worth the money, had massive power surge yesterday and it stopped it cold and shut everything down to protect it. i have 4 APC UPS'S of varying sizes and am very confident in their performance.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
seriously a good backup battery
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
such a big battery, such peace of mind, im so happy. give me my 400$ gift card pls. jk it really is a good battery. forreal tho hook me up pls its the holidays and im broke :(
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Product for Workstations
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A day after hooking up the back up power source. The poto the house went out. My wife computer contine to run without a glitch. Good home investment
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Lcd
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Keeps the NAS going
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I got this to protect my NAS and so far it has worked great. The NAS has alerted me to power failures but was not affected due to the APC UPS. I like that I can glance quickly at the display and know that the unit is operating correctly. It was very easy to connect to my Synology NAS and the Synology software recognized the UPS without any issues.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Noise
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Works well, until it doesn't
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Listen, it's a great device until it's not. I get about 6-12 months out of each battery, and then I start getting the dreaded red ring of death and a horrible, loud ringing sound that doesn't stop. It doesn't help that this can suddenly occur while you're away, and god knows how long the device has been ringing for the neighbors (who might think to call the police bc it sounds like an emergency alarm). I file a claim with APC, and I get a new battery for free. Rinse and repeat. I probably won't buy a replacement battery after the warranty ends and they stop covering them. I just feel like I consistently get low-functioning batteries that last less than a year, when they're expected to be 3-5, and then have a scare when it decides to malfunction and scream.
I feel like I'm maybe just uniquely unlucky here, considering the general take that this is a great device, but I can only go through this so many times before I feel like a fool. I'll probably shop around more for the replacement brand.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from APCProductSupport
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Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about our BN1500M2 UPS. I am sorry to hear of the issues you are facing and apologize for any inconvenience it has caused. This UPS would come with a 3 year warranty.
Typical life of batteries are 3-5 years and factors such as storage, temperature, humidity and charge and discharge cycles affect battery life.
What is the expected life of my APC UPS VRLA battery? https://www.se.com/us/en/faqs/FA158934/
If you need advise and assistance in order to keep your batteries longer at your earliest convenience please reach out to troubleshoot the issue further. We offer email and chat services through our support site and you may also contact us directly at 800-800-4272 option 4 or visit https://www.se.com/us/en/work/support/ and look for the chat icon available from 8AM-8PM EST.
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Economical
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent product. My second purchase. I had no issues with the first APC so I decided to buy another one. I would recommend it to a friend. Easy installation and it does everything as advertised. Great price point.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
APCBack-UPS Pro
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy set up, worked right first time, would purchase again, but hopefully won’t have to.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Surge protection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
High Value Protection from Power Failures/Surges
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
APC has been protecting computers for years. Their UPS systems are reliable and easy to setup. I bought four of this model for a one bedroom apartment. They protect electronic gear during the frequent power outages. The large capacity keeps electronic equipment running longer. It also supports LED lighting.
The UPS provides surge protected outlets. It can also protect your Ethernet and the line going to your cable modem (Spectrum etal). The USB ports can power a small light or fan.
Prevent future agravation. Order an APC UPS and enjoy using some products while power is restored. And more important, shutdown computers without loosing data.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Surge protection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best UPS for power & features at this price point!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I really like this UPS, because it offered lots of power to run my devices for an extended period of time, coupled with the reliability of APC power protection devices (I had previously purchased an APC surge protector that I think is great). It also offers a lot of options for providing surge protection, plugging in devices with off-sized adapters, charging USB devices, and even for communicating with your computing devices so that they can monitor the state of your UPS and shutdown automatically before the battery in the UPS runs out. All of these features can be found in other models, from both APC and from other manufacturers, but this model seemed to offer the best combination of all of these features, which made my purchase decision easy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works perfectly fine
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this ups for my new gaming pc. Works perfectly fine. Had a power cut yesterday. The Uups supported the pc and I was able to shut down in time.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this battery backup
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The best battery backup on the market, we us this model for all of our sites. We get a lot of storms so this keeps the lights on while.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
One of the best Back Up UPS available
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Simple setup. You can put it to use within 3 minutes of taking it out of the box. It is a little heavy, but entirely worth it. The customer service behind them is also amazing. Since you get a warranty included with the product purchase, they are responsive and informative in case any damage occurs to your products plugged into the device.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The smell of new electronics…
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Works as intended. The display is useful in determining actual load on the UPS. It is also nice to see a test result slip on the side from the manufacturer.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Can't go wrong with this one
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this UPS so much I bought a second one. It works exactly as advertised, easy to set up and it's been running great. It saved me several times as we tend to get brief power outages here fairly often. I use it to keep my router and primary computer up and running and the second one is attached to a very expensive long arm quilting machine that my wife uses. This is power in the middle of a session it can create serious problems.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Noise
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
NOT designed for CPAP Sleep Machine Backup
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
NOT FOR CPAP Sleep Machine ResMed AirCurve 10
I have several smaller APC units backing up various devices in my home. They generally don't last longer than 30 minutes, but that is what they are designed for.
Not doing any additional research, I figured that buying a more expensive APC would power my CPAP sleep machine (I have a ResMed Aircurve 10) for at least one night. I was wrong.
I got just under an hour of power for my sleep machine (ResMed Aircurve 10) during the power outage on 07-08-2024.
You can turn off the beeps on the machine, which is great, but the physical clicks are extremely loud, and they woke me up. As the power was cutting in and out - even when the lights stayed on - the APC was clicking on and off keeping the power continuous and clean.
I think I am going to put a smaller APC on my sleep machine and/or find a battery backup designed for CPAP machines.
Five stars because it is functioning as it should - just not for what I bought it for. It will ultimately move to my entertainment center to provide clean power/surge protection.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
works well
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
works well on linux and gives my systems a long run time on battery