APC BX1000M

Last updated: November 9, 2026

APC BX1000M

3.2/5#17 of 18 in tower (1,000 to 2,000 VA) UPS backups
3.2

A mid-size UPS with AVR and an LCD for a home office desktop.

1,000 VA / 600 WOutput
Line-interactiveType
8 (4 on battery)Outlets
42 minRuntime @100 W

Check price at Amazon$183.99

Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros

Over 42 minutes on a 100 W load
LCD shows load, runtime and battery level
AVR corrects brownouts without using the battery

Cons

Only four outlets run on battery
Listing does not state its battery waveform

The APC Back-UPS BX family

Every APC Back-UPS BX model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.

Model	Output	Rating	Price
APC BX1000M (this one)	1,000 VA / 600 W	3.2/5	$183.99
APC BX1350M	1,350 VA / 810 W	3.4/5	$204.99
APC BX1500M	1,500 VA / 900 W	3.6/5	$189.99

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.

Value $30.67 per 100 W ($183.99, 600 W)66
Output 600 W rated output23
Topology and waveform line-interactive, waveform not published55
Runtime 42 min at 100 W49
Features automatic voltage regulation, LCD45
Warranty 3-year warranty, $75,000 equipment guarantee40

Specifications

Power
Model number	BX1000M
Rated apparent power	1,000 VA
Rated real power	600 W
Topology	Line-interactive
Automatic voltage regulation	Yes
Battery and runtime
User-replaceable battery	Yes
Runtime at 100 W	42 min
Outlets and features
Outlets	8 (4 on battery)
Format	Tower
Display	LCD
USB charging ports	No
Data port, software or network option	No
Warranty
Warranty	3 years
Connected-equipment guarantee	$75,000

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