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APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK vs APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against UPS units at a similar price

The APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC scores 6.5/10 overall, ahead of the APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK at 5.4/10.

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

The APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC leads on topology and waveform, NAS and server integration and capacity.

The biggest difference is topology and waveform, where the APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC scores 8/10 to the APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK's 4/10.

APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK

APC Back-UPS BE850G2-UK

5.4/10verdict: good, not the best

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 Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC

APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC

6.5/10verdict: buy

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.

Typically about £502.58 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightAPC Back-UPS BE850G2-UKAPC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC
Topology and waveform25%4/108/10
NAS and server integration25%4/105/10
Capacity20%7/108/10
Runtime and battery15%6/105/10
UK outlets and build15%7/106/10
Overall5.4/106.5/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Back-UPS BE850G2-UKAPC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC
Capacity (VA / W)850 VA / 520 W1000 VA / 600 W
TopologyStandbyLine interactive
Output waveformStepped approximation to a sinewavePure sine wave on battery
Outlets8 total: 6 battery-backed with surge protection and 2 surge-only, all BS 1363A UK sockets8x IEC 320 C13
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)not listed
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 verifiedRJ-45 Serial and USB ports, plus SmartConnect Ethernet port
BatteryOne sealed lead-acid battery, user-replaceable (RBC17 sold separately); expected life 2 to 5 years; typical recharge 16 hoursSealed lead-acid, built in; replacement APCRBC142, user-replaceable, expected life 3-5 years

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
  • − 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 Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC

  • + Pure sine wave output on battery
  • + Eight C13 outlets on a 1000 VA / 600 W unit
  • + Battery is user-replaceable, with a listed replacement part
  • − Only 9 min 9 s at full load
  • − Half-load runtime isn't published

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need long runtime for working through extended outages
  • NAS owners who rely on built-in USB HID UPS support and can't confirm compatibility
  • Buyers who want online double-conversion topology
Read the full APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC review ›

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