A budget 850 W line-interactive tower for a PC and monitor.
Amazon $171.61
3.4/5
A long-runtime Back-UPS Pro that can take an extra battery pack.
- 1,500 VA / 865 WOutput
- Line-interactiveType
- 10 (5 on battery)Outlets
- 73 minRuntime @100 W
Check price at Amazon$311.99
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Over 73 minutes on a 100 W load
- Optional battery pack adds 60 to 90% runtime
- LCD and AVR
Cons
- Older design priced above newer 900 W models
- Equipment guarantee not stated in the listing
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | BR1500G |
|---|---|
| Power | |
| Rated apparent power | 1,500 VA |
| Rated real power | 865 W |
| Topology | Line-interactive |
| Automatic voltage regulation | Yes |
| Battery and runtime | |
| Runtime at 100 W | 73 min |
| Outlets and features | |
| Outlets | 10 (5 on battery) |
| Format | Tower |
| Display | LCD |
| USB charging ports | No |
| Data port, software or network option | No |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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