APC BX1500M
The affordable 1500 VA pick from APC, for a desktop PC with a conventional power supply.
Amazon $189.99$189.99
1,500 VA / 900 WLine-interactive68 min
3.6/5
APC’s sine wave Back-UPS Pro for a gaming PC or workstation.
- 1,500 VA / 900 WOutput
- Line-interactive, Sine waveType
- 10 (6 on battery)Outlets
- 73 minRuntime @100 W
Check price at Amazon$299.99
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Pure sine wave on battery
- Up to 73 minutes on a 100 W load
- USB-C and USB-A charging, battery user-replaceable
Cons
- Listing does not state the connected-equipment guarantee
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 | BR1500MS2 |
|---|---|
| Power | |
| Rated apparent power | 1,500 VA |
| Rated real power | 900 W |
| Topology | Line-interactive |
| Battery waveform | Sine wave |
| Automatic voltage regulation | Yes |
| Battery and runtime | |
| User-replaceable battery | Yes |
| Runtime at 100 W | 73 min |
| Outlets and features | |
| Outlets | 10 (6 on battery) |
| Format | Tower |
| USB charging ports | Yes |
| Data port, software or network option | No |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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