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APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK vs APC Easy UPS, 700VA, Tower, 230V, 4x IEC C13 Outlets, AVR

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both judged against UPS units at a similar price

The APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK scores 5.4/10 overall, ahead of the APC Easy UPS, 700VA, Tower, 230V, 4x IEC C13 Outlets, AVR at 4.2/10.

The APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK leads on NAS and server integration, capacity, runtime and battery and UK outlets and build.

The APC Easy UPS, 700VA, Tower, 230V, 4x IEC C13 Outlets, AVR leads on topology and waveform.

The biggest difference is NAS and server integration, where the APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK scores 4/10 to the APC Easy UPS, 700VA, Tower, 230V, 4x IEC C13 Outlets, AVR's 1/10.

APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK

APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK

5.4/10verdict: skip

The APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK suits a home office or small desk setup that needs battery backup for a PC, router and switch. It offers six battery-backed UK sockets and a published runtime table. Buyers who need confirmed NAS shutdown support or a pure sine output should check those points first.

Typically about £120 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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APC Easy UPS, 700VA, Tower, 230V, 4x IEC C13 Outlets, AVR

APC Easy UPS, 700VA, Tower, 230V, 4x IEC C13 Outlets, AVR

4.2/10verdict: skip

This is a small tower UPS for someone who wants to ride out short power cuts on a router, modem or small NAS. It gives four battery-backed C13 outlets and automatic voltage regulation in a compact 4.2 kg case. It is a poor fit for anyone who needs the UPS to shut a NAS or server down cleanly, because APC lists no USB compatibility.

Typically about £80.48 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightAPC Back-UPS BE850G2-UKAPC Easy UPS, 700VA, Tower, 230V, 4x IEC C13 Outlets, AVR
Topology and waveform25%4/105/10
NAS and server integration25%4/101/10
Capacity20%7/106/10
Runtime and battery15%6/104/10
UK outlets and build15%7/106/10
Overall5.4/104.2/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Back-UPS BE850G2-UKAPC Easy UPS, 700VA, Tower, 230V, 4x IEC C13 Outlets, AVR
Capacity (VA / W)850 VA / 520 W360 W / 700 VA
TopologyStandbyLine-interactive
Output waveformStepped approximation to a sinewaveStepped approximation to a sine wave
Outlets8 total: 6 battery-backed with surge protection and 2 surge-only, all BS 1363A UK sockets4 x IEC 320 C13, battery-backed and surge-protected
Runtime at half load72 min at 50 W, 34.1 min at 100 W, 14.3 min at 200 W, 7.7 min at 300 W, 4.5 min at 400 W, 2.6 min at 500 W; no figure published at half load (260 W)6 minutes at half load (180 W); about 1 second at full load (360 W)
USB / network managementTwo USB charging ports (Type A 2.4 A and Type C); ships with PowerChute automatic shutdown software; RJ-45 port is dataline surge protection only; USB HID compatibility with NAS systems not verifiedUSB compatible: No; no network management card or software listed
BatteryOne sealed lead-acid battery, user-replaceable (RBC17 sold separately); expected life 2 to 5 years; typical recharge 16 hoursSealed lead-acid, 12 V, 7.0 Ah

Strengths and weaknesses

APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK

  • + Six battery-backed BS 1363A sockets plus two surge-only
  • + Runtime table published from 50 W to 500 W
  • + User-replaceable battery, with RBC17 sold separately
  • − Standby topology with stepped sinewave output
  • − USB HID compatibility with NAS systems not verified
  • − Warranty length conflicts between manufacturer and retailers

Skip it if:

  • Homelabbers who need confirmed automatic shutdown with Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS or NUT.
  • Anyone powering heaters, laser printers or other high-wattage loads.
  • Buyers who want a pure sinewave output from their UPS.
Read the full APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK review ›

APC Easy UPS, 700VA, Tower, 230V, 4x IEC C13 Outlets, AVR

  • + Compact 4.2 kg tower with a 360 W / 700 VA rating
  • + Four battery-backed, surge-protected C13 outlets
  • + Input range of 140-300 V AC with AVR
  • − APC lists USB compatible as No
  • − Stepped approximation to a sine wave
  • − Owners report fading runtime and hard battery swaps

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need automatic NAS or server shutdown over USB or network
  • Anyone whose equipment needs a pure sine wave on battery
  • Buyers who want easy battery swaps and long runtime
Read the full APC Easy UPS, 700VA, Tower, 230V, 4x IEC C13 Outlets, AVR review ›

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