American Power Conversion (APC) 1500V Power Saving Back-UPS Pro, 865W

2024-11-28T19:00:00

I'm buying this to replace one damaged during hurricane Helene. I've had that one for around 8 years, along with the external battery pack...it works great. This will run my entire entertainment rack for almost 90 minutes. And it kept all of my electronics safe during the electrical issues before the power fully went out during the hurricane. I will always buy APC products.

Chad

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2023-12-04T19:00:00

So far I am very happy with this unit; it is incredibly easy to setup and get working, and while I haven't yet had a power outage with it, I have no doubt it will perform as hoped. As with every backup, be sure to check your wattage and how long a backup will last, which you can do via the APC website.

PatrickL

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2023-06-07T20:00:00

This battery backup literally arrived in the nick of time...my old one melted down the day after it was received. It's working beautifully and I trust that it will continue to do so for a long time to come.

noodles

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2022-09-11T20:00:00

Works as intended for small business with ability to add extra functions.

Christopher C.

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2022-06-20T20:00:00

I highly recommend this product! It is worth its weight in gold and is so affordable!

Steve P.

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2022-06-10T20:00:00

I have used this excellent UPS for years and years and when it finally was not viable, I immediately sought another one. I was very surprised and pleased that Dell carried this product and Dell is one of my favorite companies and has been for years. So the decision was very easy and I am very happy with my purchase

Bob I.

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2022-01-25T19:00:00

Have used APC for ages. 1500 is a great model

No N.

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2022-01-10T19:00:00

This is a great product and I highly recommend this for a small business company needs.

Jay

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2022-01-08T19:00:00

Review is coming YEARS overdue! I?ve had two of these running my network and office, works very well. Here on the west coast, brownouts and rolling blackouts happen often. These enable me to work for an extra hour during a blackout, proliferate my equipment through subverting surges and other power issues from the grid, and allows me time to shut everything down safely should a prolonged period of time without power come. My customer service experience was fantastic as well. Shoutout APC, lifelong customer for sure!

Jake R.

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2021-08-20T20:00:00

It works when it needs to work.

Pleased U.

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2021-08-18T20:00:00

I own two of these and will probably be purchasing more. I like the LCD panel and the information it provides, particularly the current wattage draw of connected devices. However, I've replaced batteries in two of these so far (both with the APC battery pack) and both times, one terminal of the battery pack won't seat properly and when the battery is inserted into the unit, the terminal is pushed back into the housing. Very frustrating. My solution is to use a long plastic stick (a chopstick would work, for example). I insert the battery pack, then insert the stick between the two constituent batteries and push the black cable so that the male terminal is forced into the receptacle inside the UPS. I know how to do this because I've taken apart the old battery and learned how the component is built. I would rather see a design in which the receptacle is at the end of a cable, allowing the battery to be inserted and then the cable attached afterward. I believe one of the other UPS designs from APC does work this way (I've seen pictures of it). If that other product is of sufficient capacity, I won't be buying this model again.

Owner t.

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2021-07-31T20:00:00

Exact replacement for a failed unit.

TechGuy419

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2021-03-10T19:00:00

All that was expected...sale & product

KAYE

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2021-03-03T19:00:00

They don't offer software for Apple OS . Like what?? I thought APC has been around forever now. If I paid 5k for an apple computer, yes I'd buy a backup power, and there is no reason why I can't use this APC product to its full potential. What a shame :/

IMACuser

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2021-02-23T19:00:00

Delivered spot on performance during two power outages. Back up generator takes time to restore electric to router and computers. Have two of these to keep the router and computers operating while power is brought back up. A little overkill. Only need for a two or three minute cycle. These are good for 30 minutes carrying a very decent load. Only problem with both was the noxious odor that emitted for several weeks following initial operation. Had to return one it was so bad. The replacement had the same issue, just not as severe. Have fans on them now to dilute the gas elsewhere in the room. They still are a little smelly. I would look at other battery backup alternatives if you plan on using these in an office environment. They're great for a closet rack, server room or basement. Not good for use among the living unless you can find adequate ventilation such as fans and open windows.

Peter

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2021-01-03T19:00:00

Arrived sooner than expected. Works perfectly.

Maureen M.

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2020-12-22T19:00:00

Best Protection for extending life of computer never any spikes getiing through to computer and can continue working on docuemnts or trading while on battery

Syd

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2020-11-18T19:00:00

APC UPS's are reputable, good quality, super solid, and with awesome support. Otherwise I wouldn't look at them. Just bought Back-UPS BR1500G plus external battery pack for home use due to COVID-19 working from home all the time. The cooling fan noise is not too loud but definitely very noticeable in home office setup, which is died quiet generally. Personally I can't stand this noise the whole day and everyday at home! I do NOT recommend this UPS for home use, unless you plan to put it in a remote closet or corner. Very disappointed with APC: making super quiet fans and better cooling management is not difficult at all in nowadays.

userincal

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2020-08-14T20:00:00

This Back-UPS Pro 1500VA ran my PC for ample time for me to clean up and shut down. It was compatible with the high efficiency power supplies in the latest version PCs. Read the instructions carefully, both the unit itself and the power-chute software that can act automatically if you leave your PC running.

Photo-fan

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2020-08-11T20:00:00

Good solid unit, does what it?s supposed to do and won?t let you down

Bruce S.

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2020-07-25T20:00:00

The unit works great. No more off Air problems

WZLP r.

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2020-05-31T20:00:00

Perfect product for me, protects several devices. 600 watt PC, Vizio 4k TV, USB devices, wanview cameras. Used this product last 10 years for IT solutions backup before retiring

dambmw

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2020-05-26T20:00:00

Another great APC product. It was easy to set up and has already kept me from losing data during some brief power outages.

LJTodd123

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2020-05-26T20:00:00

Another great APC product. It was easy to set up and has already kept me from losing data during some brief power outages.

Lewis

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2020-04-26T20:00:00

This is my second APC Back-UPS. The units are well built, provide reliable power and battery provides sufficient backup power to proper close files and do an orderly shutdown.

Rich S.

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2020-03-30T20:00:00

Many device plugs are shaped that 2 power slots are used per 1 device

RJ

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2020-03-14T20:00:00

I've had 2 of these in 2 years. First one started eating batteries, so Schneider Electric replaced the unit because it was within the warranty period. The current replacement started failing after having it for only 2 months. This model eats batteries, and nobody knows why. I don't have printers hooked into it, and APC said I shouldn't have a scanner hooked up to it, either. What kind of UPS box can't handle a simple scanner (or even printers)? I've got all kinds of equipment hooked into it and haven't taken up all the outlets. My scanner stays off until I use it briefly, then I turn it back off. Backup computer hasn't even been fired up, but stays plugged in. I've seen it get up to 190 watts of usage out of 864 watts capacity; no outages. Manual self-test passes, but at least twice a day, it starts squawking loudly for a minute or two. Then PowerChute says the battery needs to be replaced. Again? This box is far from maxed-out, nor has an outage occurred. I have a very old office UPS box with my printers/BOSE speakers hooked up and various smaller devices, and it hasn't failed in over 10-15 years. So, what's up with this particular box? Not making them reliable like they used to. I have another one for my entertainment system (probably around 5 years old); it hasn't failed either, but neither are Smart UPS boxes. I dread contacting Schneider Electric again, who can't verify what the problem is from afar and makes me jump through hoops. I made a video when my original started losing it on the 3rd battery replacement. I live on a fixed-income and can't afford a more expensive box that won't do things like this.

KingRay

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2020-02-25T19:00:00

This is a Great APC and works like a charm. Love the backup feature as well as the Surge Protection!

IWI P.

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2020-02-09T19:00:00

I live in a small town where utility infrastructure reliability can be quite sketchy. I bought this not only to continue operation during outages, but to isolate and protect my expensive equipment from power anomalies. This product handles all of these concerns with excellence. You want one of these.

wjern

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2020-01-23T19:00:00

Great value and solution for SMB/closet environments. One of our "go-to" solutions.

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