APC Back-UPS BX750MI vs PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL

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all judged against UPS units at a similar price

The PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL scores 5.9/10 overall, ahead of the APC Back-UPS BX750MI at 5.2/10.

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

The PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL leads on NAS and server integration, capacity and UK outlets and build.

They score the same on topology and waveform.

The biggest difference is NAS and server integration, where the PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL 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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PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL

5.9/10verdict: wait for deal

The PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL is a line-interactive UPS for people who want a high power rating for a small stack of network and storage gear. It suits a NAS, router and switch setup that needs USB-signalled shutdown more than long battery time. Buyers should check the exact model before ordering, because the research could not confirm the listing matches this model.

Typically about £188.85 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	PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL
Topology and waveform	25%	5/10	5/10
NAS and server integration	25%	4/10	7/10
Capacity	20%	7/10	8/10
Runtime and battery	15%	6/10	4/10
UK outlets and build	15%	4/10	5/10
Overall		5.2/10	5.9/10

Specifications

Spec	APC Back-UPS BX750MI	PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL
Capacity (VA / W)	750 VA / 410 W	2200VA / 1320W
Topology	Line-interactive	Line-interactive
Output waveform	Stepped approximation to a sine wave, not pure sine	Simulated sine wave
Outlets	Four IEC 60320 C13 outlets, all battery-backed	Type F, Type E or Type G (4)
Runtime at half load	8.5 minutes at half load (full load 1 minute), retailer spec table, not confirmed on APC page	3.9 minutes at half load
USB / network management	USB port listed; USB HID protocol and Synology/QNAP/TrueNAS support not confirmed on an APC page	USB with HID support
Battery	Sealed lead-acid, 12 V nominal; recharge time 8 hours; expected life 3-5 years; user replaceability not confirmed on an APC page	2 x 12V / 9Ah

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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PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL

+ 1320W rating (2200VA at 0.60 power factor)
+ USB with HID support listed
+ Line-interactive topology
− Simulated sine wave output
− Only 3.9 minutes at half load
− Model identity unconfirmed on retailer listing

Skip it if:

Buyers whose equipment requires pure sine wave output
Anyone needing long battery runtime at half load
Buyers who need confirmed NAS compatibility or warranty detail before ordering

Read the full PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL review ›

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