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APC Back-UPS BX750MI vs APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI

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all judged against UPS units at a similar price

The APC Back-UPS BX750MI scores 5.2/10 overall, ahead of the APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI at 4.2/10.

The APC Back-UPS BX750MI leads on NAS and server integration, capacity and runtime and battery.

The APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI leads on UK outlets and build.

They score the same on topology and waveform.

The biggest difference is NAS and server integration, where the APC Back-UPS BX750MI scores 4/10 to the APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI's 1/10.

APC Back-UPS BX750MI

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 (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 BVX700LI

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 BX750MIAPC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI
Topology and waveform25%5/105/10
NAS and server integration25%4/101/10
Capacity20%7/106/10
Runtime and battery15%6/104/10
UK outlets and build15%4/106/10
Overall5.2/104.2/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Back-UPS BX750MIAPC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI
Capacity (VA / W)750 VA / 410 W360 W / 700 VA
TopologyLine-interactiveLine-interactive
Output waveformStepped approximation to a sine wave, not pure sineStepped approximation to a sine wave
OutletsFour IEC 60320 C13 outlets, all battery-backed4 x IEC 320 C13, battery-backed and surge-protected
Runtime at half load8.5 minutes at half load (full load 1 minute), retailer spec table, not confirmed on APC page6 minutes at half load (180 W); about 1 second at full load (360 W)
USB / network managementUSB port listed; USB HID protocol and Synology/QNAP/TrueNAS support not confirmed on an APC pageUSB compatible: No; no network management card or software listed
BatterySealed lead-acid, 12 V nominal; recharge time 8 hours; expected life 3-5 years; user replaceability not confirmed on an APC pageSealed lead-acid, 12 V, 7.0 Ah

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
Read the full APC Back-UPS BX750MI review ›

APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI

  • + 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 BVX700LI review ›

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