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 rates 3.6 among tower (1,000 to 2,000 VA) UPS battery backups; the Tripp Lite SMART1500LCD rates 3.2 among rackmount and online ones. The APC BX1500M costs $87 less ($189.99 vs $276.99).
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Tripp Lite SMART1500LCD
A convertible 2U rack or tower UPS for a small server or workstation.
Amazon $276.99$276.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (tower (1,000 to 2,000 VA) and rackmount and online), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | APC BX1500M | Tripp Lite SMART1500LCD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 84 $21.11 per 100 W ($189.99, 900 W) | 65 $30.78 per 100 W ($276.99, 900 W) |
| Output 15% | 42 900 W rated output | 42 900 W rated output |
| Topology and waveform 20% | 55 line-interactive, waveform not published | 30 line-interactive, simulated sine wave |
| 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 SMART1500LCD | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ||
| Rated apparent power | 1,500 VA | 1,500 VA |
| Rated real power | 900 W | 900 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 | 68 min | - |
| Outlets and features | ||
| Outlets | 10 (5 on battery) | 8 (all on battery) |
| Format | Tower | Rackmount |
| 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 |