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APC Back-UPS BX750MI 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 BX750MI at 5.2/10.

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

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

The biggest difference is topology and waveform, where the APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC scores 8/10 to the APC Back-UPS BX750MI's 5/10.

APC Back-UPS BX750MI

APC Back-UPS BX750MI

5.2/10verdict: good, not the best

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 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 BX750MIAPC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC
Topology and waveform25%5/108/10
NAS and server integration25%4/105/10
Capacity20%7/108/10
Runtime and battery15%6/105/10
UK outlets and build15%4/106/10
Overall5.2/106.5/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Back-UPS BX750MIAPC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC
Capacity (VA / W)750 VA / 410 W1000 VA / 600 W
TopologyLine-interactiveLine interactive
Output waveformStepped approximation to a sine wave, not pure sinePure sine wave on battery
OutletsFour IEC 60320 C13 outlets, all battery-backed8x IEC 320 C13
Runtime at half load8.5 minutes at half load (full load 1 minute), retailer spec table, not confirmed on APC pagenot listed
USB / network managementUSB port listed; USB HID protocol and Synology/QNAP/TrueNAS support not confirmed on an APC pageRJ-45 Serial and USB ports, plus SmartConnect Ethernet port
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, built in; replacement APCRBC142, user-replaceable, expected life 3-5 years

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
  • − 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 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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