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APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK vs APC Easy UPS BV650I

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all 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 BV650I at 5.0/10.

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

The APC Easy UPS BV650I leads on topology and waveform.

They score the same on NAS and server integration.

APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK

APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK

5.4/10verdict: wait for deal

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 BV650I

APC Easy UPS BV650I

5.0/10verdict: wait for deal

The APC Easy UPS BV650I is for people who want to keep a router, modem and a few small devices running through short power cuts. It offers 375 W and six battery-backed IEC outlets on a line-interactive design. Anyone who needs confirmed NAS shutdown signalling or a confirmed pure sine wave should check the UK specification first.

Typically about £63.08 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 BV650I
Topology and waveform25%4/105/10
NAS and server integration25%4/104/10
Capacity20%7/106/10
Runtime and battery15%6/105/10
UK outlets and build15%7/105/10
Overall5.4/105.0/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Back-UPS BE850G2-UKAPC Easy UPS BV650I
Capacity (VA / W)850 VA / 520 W650 VA / 375 W
TopologyStandbyLine-interactive (AVR-based)
Output waveformStepped approximation to a sinewaveStepped approximation to a sine wave (taken from the US-market 120V BV650 page; not confirmed for the UK SKU)
Outlets8 total: 6 battery-backed with surge protection and 2 surge-only, all BS 1363A UK sockets6 x IEC C13, battery-backed
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)10 minutes at 120 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 verifiednot listed
BatteryOne sealed lead-acid battery, user-replaceable (RBC17 sold separately); expected life 2 to 5 years; typical recharge 16 hoursSealed lead-acid

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 BV650I

  • + 375 W rating leaves room above a 100-150W load
  • + Six IEC C13 outlets, all battery-backed
  • + Line-interactive design with automatic voltage regulation
  • − Waveform and USB shutdown support unconfirmed for the UK model
  • − Alarm cannot be silenced, according to owners
  • − Conflicting discontinuation dates; replaced by BVR650I

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need confirmed automatic NAS or server shutdown over USB
  • Anyone who needs a confirmed pure sine wave output
  • Owners with loads well above 150W who need longer runtime
Read the full APC Easy UPS BV650I review ›

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