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APC Back-UPS BX750MI vs APC Easy UPS BV650I

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

both judged against UPS units at a similar price

The APC Back-UPS BX750MI scores 5.2/10 overall, ahead of the APC Easy UPS BV650I at 5.0/10.

The APC Back-UPS BX750MI leads on capacity and runtime and battery.

The APC Easy UPS BV650I leads on UK outlets and build.

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

APC Back-UPS BX750MI

APC Back-UPS BX750MI

5.2/10verdict: skip

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 BV650I

APC Easy UPS BV650I

5.0/10verdict: skip

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 BX750MIAPC Easy UPS BV650I
Topology and waveform25%5/105/10
NAS and server integration25%4/104/10
Capacity20%7/106/10
Runtime and battery15%6/105/10
UK outlets and build15%4/105/10
Overall5.2/105.0/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Back-UPS BX750MIAPC Easy UPS BV650I
Capacity (VA / W)750 VA / 410 W650 VA / 375 W
TopologyLine-interactiveLine-interactive (AVR-based)
Output waveformStepped approximation to a sine wave, not pure sineStepped approximation to a sine wave (taken from the US-market 120V BV650 page; not confirmed for the UK SKU)
OutletsFour IEC 60320 C13 outlets, all battery-backed6 x IEC C13, battery-backed
Runtime at half load8.5 minutes at half load (full load 1 minute), retailer spec table, not confirmed on APC page10 minutes at 120 W
USB / network managementUSB port listed; USB HID protocol and Synology/QNAP/TrueNAS support not confirmed on an APC pagenot 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

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 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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