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APC Back-UPS BX750MI vs Eaton 5S 1000i

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all judged against UPS units at a similar price

The Eaton 5S 1000i scores 7.0/10 overall, ahead of the APC Back-UPS BX750MI at 5.2/10.

The Eaton 5S 1000i leads on topology and waveform, NAS and server integration, runtime and battery and UK outlets and build.

They score the same on capacity.

The biggest difference is NAS and server integration, where the Eaton 5S 1000i scores 8/10 to the APC Back-UPS BX750MI's 4/10.

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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Eaton 5S 1000i

7.0/10verdict: buy

The Eaton 5S 1000i is a line-interactive UPS with four battery-backed outlets and four surge-only outlets. It suits buyers who want automatic shutdown over USB and batteries they can replace themselves. It doesn't suit anyone who needs network management cards or SNMP.

Typically about £309 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 BX750MIEaton 5S 1000i
Topology and waveform25%5/106/10
NAS and server integration25%4/108/10
Capacity20%7/107/10
Runtime and battery15%6/107/10
UK outlets and build15%4/107/10
Overall5.2/107.0/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Back-UPS BX750MIEaton 5S 1000i
Capacity (VA / W)750 VA / 410 W1000 VA / 600 W
TopologyLine-interactiveLine-interactive
Output waveformStepped approximation to a sine wave, not pure sinenot listed
OutletsFour IEC 60320 C13 outlets, all battery-backed8 IEC C13 outlets: 4 battery-backed with surge protection, 4 surge-only; C14 input
Runtime at half load8.5 minutes at half load (full load 1 minute), retailer spec table, not confirmed on APC page14 min at 50% load; 2 min at full load
USB / network managementUSB port listed; USB HID protocol and Synology/QNAP/TrueNAS support not confirmed on an APC pageOne USB port (HID compliant), cable supplied; no network card, no SNMP
BatterySealed lead-acid, 12 V nominal; recharge time 8 hours; expected life 3-5 years; user replaceability not confirmed on an APC pageTwo 12 V / 7 Ah sealed lead-acid, user replaceable

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 ›

Eaton 5S 1000i

  • + 1000 VA / 600 W rating with four battery-backed outlets
  • + HID-compliant USB port with cable supplied
  • + User-replaceable batteries, 2-year warranty including batteries
  • − No network card and no SNMP

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need a network card or SNMP monitoring for several servers
  • Anyone who needs the output waveform confirmed before connecting sensitive equipment
  • People placing a UPS in a bedroom or quiet room who are sensitive to fan noise
Read the full Eaton 5S 1000i review ›

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