$183.99
The APC BX1000M is the better UPS battery backup overall, rated 3.2 to 3.0. The APC BX1000M leads on value. The Tripp Lite SMART1000LCD wins on warranty. The APC BX1000M costs $21 less ($183.99 vs $204.99).
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Tripp Lite SMART1000LCD
A tower UPS with an LCD and a hot-swappable battery for a home or office PC.
Amazon $204.99$204.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the APC BX1000M for value ($30.67 per 100 W ($183.99, 600 W) vs $41 per 100 W ($204.99, 500 W)).
- Choose the Tripp Lite SMART1000LCD for warranty (3-year warranty, $250,000 equipment guarantee vs 3-year warranty, $75,000 equipment guarantee).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every tower (1,000 to 2,000 VA) UPS battery backup; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | APC BX1000M | Tripp Lite SMART1000LCD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 66 $30.67 per 100 W ($183.99, 600 W) | 52 $41 per 100 W ($204.99, 500 W) |
| Output 15% | 23 600 W rated output | 16 500 W rated output |
| Topology and waveform 20% | 55 line-interactive, waveform not published | 30 line-interactive, simulated sine wave |
| Runtime 10% | 49 42 min at 100 W | 50 runtime at 100 W not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 15% | 45 automatic voltage regulation, LCD | 45 automatic voltage regulation, LCD |
| Warranty 15% | 40 3-year warranty, $75,000 equipment guarantee | 56 3-year warranty, $250,000 equipment guarantee |
Specifications
| APC BX1000M | Tripp Lite SMART1000LCD | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Rated apparent power | 1,000 VA | 1,000 VA |
| Rated real power | 600 W | 500 W |
| Topology | Line-interactive | Line-interactive |
| Battery waveform | - | Simulated sine |
| Automatic voltage regulation | Yes | Yes |
| Battery and runtime | ||
| User-replaceable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Runtime at 100 W | 42 min | - |
| Runtime at half load | - | 10 min |
| Runtime at full load | - | 3 min |
| Outlets and features | ||
| Outlets | 8 (4 on battery) | 8 (4 on battery) |
| Format | Tower | Tower |
| Display | LCD | LCD |
| USB charging ports | No | No |
| Data port, software or network option | No | No |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Connected-equipment guarantee | $75,000 | $250,000 |