$311.99
1,500 VA / 865 WLine-interactive73 min
3.3/5
A Smart-UPS tower for network closets and small servers that want remote monitoring.
- 1,500 VA / 900 WOutput
- Line-interactive, Sine waveType
- 8 (6 on battery)Outlets
Check price at Amazon$540
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Sine wave output with AVR
- SmartConnect cloud monitoring and a SmartSlot for a network card
- $150,000 equipment protection
Cons
- 2-year warranty is shorter than most
- Sold by a third-party seller at the listing price
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 | SMC1500C |
|---|---|
| Power | |
| Rated apparent power | 1,500 VA |
| Rated real power | 900 W |
| Topology | Line-interactive |
| Battery waveform | Sine wave |
| Automatic voltage regulation | Yes |
| Outlets and features | |
| Outlets | 8 (6 on battery) |
| Format | Tower |
| Display | LCD |
| USB charging ports | No |
| Data port, software or network option | Yes |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Connected-equipment guarantee | $150,000 |
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