APC BX1500M
The affordable 1500 VA pick from APC, for a desktop PC with a conventional power supply.
Amazon $189.99$189.99
The APC BX1500M is the better UPS battery backup overall, rated 3.6 to 3.4. The APC BX1500M leads on value. The Tripp Lite OMNI1500LCDT wins on warranty. The APC BX1500M costs $12.51 less ($189.99 vs $202.50).
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Tripp Lite OMNI1500LCDT
A tower UPS where every outlet has battery backup, for a PC with many peripherals.
Amazon $202.50$202.50
Which should you buy?
- Choose the APC BX1500M for value ($21.11 per 100 W ($189.99, 900 W) vs $25 per 100 W ($202.50, 810 W)).
- Choose the Tripp Lite OMNI1500LCDT for warranty (3-year warranty, $250,000 equipment guarantee vs 3-year warranty, no equipment guarantee published).
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 BX1500M | Tripp Lite OMNI1500LCDT |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 84 $21.11 per 100 W ($189.99, 900 W) | 75 $25 per 100 W ($202.50, 810 W) |
| Output 15% | 42 900 W rated output | 36 810 W rated output |
| Topology and waveform 20% | 55 line-interactive, waveform not published | 55 line-interactive, waveform not published |
| Runtime 10% | 89 68 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% | 35 3-year warranty, no equipment guarantee published | 56 3-year warranty, $250,000 equipment guarantee |
Specifications
| APC BX1500M | Tripp Lite OMNI1500LCDT | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Rated apparent power | 1,500 VA | 1,500 VA |
| Rated real power | 900 W | 810 W |
| Topology | Line-interactive | Line-interactive |
| Automatic voltage regulation | Yes | Yes |
| Battery and runtime | ||
| User-replaceable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Runtime at 100 W | 68 min | - |
| Outlets and features | ||
| Outlets | 10 (5 on battery) | 10 (all 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 | - | $250,000 |