APC Back-UPS BX750MI vs APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI

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all judged against UPS units at a similar price

The APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI scores 6.0/10 overall, ahead of the APC Back-UPS BX750MI at 5.2/10.

The APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI leads on capacity, runtime and battery and UK outlets and build.

They score the same on topology and waveform and NAS and server integration.

The biggest difference is UK outlets and build, where the APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI scores 7/10 to the APC Back-UPS BX750MI's 4/10.

APC Back-UPS BX750MI

5.2/10verdict: wait for deal

The APC Back-UPS BX750MI is for people protecting a small NAS, router and switch who already own IEC C14 power leads. It suits a buyer who values line-interactive protection and decent battery runtime more than a pure sine wave output. It is less suited to anyone who needs confirmed automatic NAS shutdown or UK 13A sockets on the unit.

Typically about £84.80 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI

6.0/10verdict: wait for deal

The APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI is a 1600 VA / 960 W line-interactive UPS for people who want to protect a NAS, router and switch. It suits buyers who want a battery they can swap themselves and six backed-up outlets. It is a weaker fit if automatic shutdown over USB is essential, because compatibility is unconfirmed.

Typically about £370.76 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	APC Back-UPS BX750MI	APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI
Topology and waveform	25%	5/10	5/10
NAS and server integration	25%	4/10	4/10
Capacity	20%	7/10	8/10
Runtime and battery	15%	6/10	7/10
UK outlets and build	15%	4/10	7/10
Overall		5.2/10	6.0/10

Specifications

Spec	APC Back-UPS BX750MI	APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI
Capacity (VA / W)	750 VA / 410 W	1600 VA / 960 W
Topology	Line-interactive	Line-interactive
Output waveform	Stepped approximation to a sine wave, not pure sine	not listed
Outlets	Four IEC 60320 C13 outlets, all battery-backed	8 IEC C13: 6 with battery backup and surge, 2 surge-only; input IEC C14
Runtime at half load	8.5 minutes at half load (full load 1 minute), retailer spec table, not confirmed on APC page	1 h 8 min at 100 W (manufacturer figure)
USB / network management	USB port listed; USB HID protocol and Synology/QNAP/TrueNAS support not confirmed on an APC page	USB port present
Battery	Sealed lead-acid, 12 V nominal; recharge time 8 hours; expected life 3-5 years; user replaceability not confirmed on an APC page	Sealed lead-acid, 24 V nominal, replacement cartridge APCRBC166, user-replaceable without tools

Strengths and weaknesses

APC Back-UPS BX750MI

+ Line-interactive topology with 410 W capacity
+ Four IEC outlets, all battery-backed
+ Owners praise runtime and power-cut performance
− Stepped sine output, not pure sine
− USB HID and NAS support not confirmed by APC
− Owners report heat, smell, build and failure issues

Skip it if:

Buyers who need confirmed automatic shutdown with Synology, QNAP or TrueNAS
Anyone who wants UK 13A sockets on the unit
Users whose equipment needs a pure sine wave output

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APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI

+ 960 W / 1600 VA rating with six battery-backed outlets
+ Battery is user-replaceable without tools
+ Six battery-backed IEC C13 outlets plus two surge-only
− No confirmed USB HID or NUT support for NAS shutdown
− Waveform is disputed between retailers and unstated by APC
− Half-load runtime is not published

Skip it if:

Buyers who need confirmed automatic NAS shutdown over USB HID or NUT
Buyers with equipment that requires a confirmed pure sine waveform
Buyers who need a published runtime at half load

Read the full APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI review ›

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