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all judged against UPS units at a similar priceThe APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC scores 6.5/10 overall, ahead of the APC Back-UPS BE650G2-UK at 5.3/10.
The APC Back-UPS BE650G2-UK leads on UK outlets and build.
The APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC leads on topology and waveform and capacity.
They score the same on NAS and server integration and runtime and battery.
The biggest difference is topology and waveform, where the APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC scores 8/10 to the APC Back-UPS BE650G2-UK's 4/10.
This is a compact standby UPS for a home office or small homelab with a NAS, router and switch. It suits buyers who want UK sockets, a user-replaceable battery and a USB link for a clean shutdown. It is not aimed at long outages or heavy loads.
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The APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC is for people protecting a NAS, router, switch and a few other devices with a 600 W line-interactive UPS. It suits those who want pure sine output and eight IEC outlets for a small rack or desk setup. It is a better fit for clean shutdown than long ride-through, and NAS owners should check software compatibility first.
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| Criterion | Weight | APC Back-UPS BE650G2-UK | APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topology and waveform | 25% | 4/10 | 8/10 |
| NAS and server integration | 25% | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Capacity | 20% | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Runtime and battery | 15% | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| UK outlets and build | 15% | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Overall | 5.3/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Spec | APC Back-UPS BE650G2-UK | APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (VA / W) | 650 VA / 400 W | 1000 VA / 600 W |
| Topology | Standby (offline), per distributor and retailer pages; not stated on APC pages | Line interactive |
| Output waveform | not listed | Pure sine wave on battery |
| Outlets | 8 total: 6 battery backup and surge protection, 2 surge protection only; BS 1363 (UK) | 8x IEC 320 C13 |
| USB / network management | USB Type A port; no network card listed | RJ-45 Serial and USB ports, plus SmartConnect Ethernet port |
| Battery | Sealed lead-acid, user-replaceable; RBC quantity 1 | Sealed lead-acid, built in; replacement APCRBC142, user-replaceable, expected life 3-5 years |
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