Customer Ratings & Reviews

I would recommend this item to others. It does everything it does it says it should and more

Provides 45 minutes of backup for the pellet stove. Enough time to get the generator set up.

This is a good APC. However, it is bulky and you can easily spot this if you are trying to conceal it.

Very happy with this purchase so far. No problems and it has kept everything up and running as expected.

does the job as expected. the power chute software to monitor use etc is decent.

This is a really good backup. It can hold up to 15 minutes for just one computer.

I've purchased this for internal use and it's working well. No complains so far.

My IT guy said I need this so I need it. Replaced older model that failed.

So far, works well. Balances fluctuations in current. Good back up time.

APC has protects my electronics for years. Very good unit for the price.

First one lasted barely over a year, hope this one does better

Purchased about 5 of these for tugs no issues they do work

The battery was easy to install/set up & works fine so far.

Does the job of protecting computer if power goes out.

Bought in a pinch for NC location. Only 1500 they carried.

Good product, just what I was looking for. ¸Good quality

Good Battery Backup but after power loss it's work only 55 to 60 minutes for Cash Register. I am not saying that it is average product. I use for business PC.

I have another one I purchased 2 years ago and works flawlessly. Unfortunately, this one Dead on Arrival. I did not have time to install immediately and waited over 3 weeks before opening the box. One needs to open the battery cage and turn the battery (clear instructions) to change battery from disconnected state to connected state (as I have done in other APC UPS). However, it appears the battery of the unit is faulty and never charged. I still have the unit, no box, return date is over. Basically wasted money on this device. I bought a competitor product as I needed one, plugged in, just worked unlike APC. I have the dead device cannot return. It is very disappointing as APC used to be the company I trust and used to really test the unit prior shipping. No longer the case. The unit is made in China.

Despite its large size, the APC Back-UPS XS 1500 is an essential for any home office with connected electronics that would benefit from continuous power (such as a desktop computer (Mac or PC)). While the price may be a bit much when compared to a general surge protector, this unit provides uninterrupted power that can happen during a power fluctuation or a complete power outage. I recall a few years ago experiencing a power outage that had the power going out, then on, then out, then on, etc. for approximately 10 minutes. There was not enough time to do any work on my Mac. When I switched to my Macbook during that event, the power to my modem and Airport made it impossible to access the Internet. Don't fool yourself into believing that it would never happen to you. This investment really is worth the price and the internal battery can be replaced. Along with the product, you get a generous 3-year warranty (that includes the unit and the battery). In addition, you get a working unit out of the box. For PC users, you need to download additional software from the APC website. For Mac users, you already have the software built-in. To access the UPS, just open System Preferences, Energy Saver -- a UPS tab will appear in the dialog box, so click that to access the features that you can configure. Under Shutdown Options, you can configure your Mac when to perform a proper shut-down operation. This unit should be compatible with every Mac out there -- from a tiny Mac Mini to a powerful Mac Pro -- you are covered. Just be sure to connect the supplied USB cable into your Mac and you are all set. I want to add that this unit runs very quiet and the display shows many interesting things about the voltage, the input and output wattage, the battery time, charge level, load capacity and so much more. The power saving features are LCD and Surge-Only outlets. Some of the outlets will power down when your Mac or PC goes into sleep, standby or shut-down (completely configurable) to conserve power and save you money on your monthly energy bill. In conclusion, the APC Back-UPS XS 1500 makes a great investment for your home office and makes a great gift. Best Buy has a generous return policy that makes this product review possible. Recommended: Yes

It has stopped charging twice in the month that I had it, and drained the battery. Not sure what is going on with it.