APC BX1500M

Last updated: November 9, 2026

APC BX1500M

3.6/5#6 of 18 in tower (1,000 to 2,000 VA) UPS backups
3.6

The affordable 1500 VA pick from APC, for a desktop PC with a conventional power supply.

1,500 VA / 900 WOutput
Line-interactiveType
10 (5 on battery)Outlets
68 minRuntime @100 W

Check price at Amazon$189.99

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

Pros

68 minutes on a 100 W load
900 W output at a modest price
AVR and an LCD

Cons

Listing publishes no warranty term
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	1,000 VA / 600 W	3.2/5	$183.99
APC BX1350M	1,350 VA / 810 W	3.4/5	$204.99
APC BX1500M (this one)	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 $21.11 per 100 W ($189.99, 900 W)84
Output 900 W rated output42
Topology and waveform line-interactive, waveform not published55
Runtime 68 min at 100 W89
Features automatic voltage regulation, LCD45
Warranty 3-year warranty, no equipment guarantee published35

Specifications

Power
Model number	BX1500M
Rated apparent power	1,500 VA
Rated real power	900 W
Topology	Line-interactive
Automatic voltage regulation	Yes
Battery and runtime
User-replaceable battery	Yes
Runtime at 100 W	68 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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