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all judged against UPS units at a similar priceThe APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK scores 6.9/10 overall, ahead of the APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI at 6.0/10.
The APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI leads on runtime and battery and UK outlets and build.
The APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK leads on topology and waveform, NAS and server integration and capacity.
The biggest difference is topology and waveform, where the APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK scores 8/10 to the APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI's 5/10.
The APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI is a 1600 VA / 960 W line-interactive UPS for people who want to protect a NAS, router and switch. It suits buyers who want a battery they can swap themselves and six backed-up outlets.
Typically about £370.76 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)Affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Details
The APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK is for buyers who want a large, pure sine wave line-interactive UPS for a PC or a small homelab. It suits people who need plenty of power headroom and a battery they can swap themselves. It is less clearly aimed at anyone who needs documented NAS auto-shutdown support.
Typically about £424.26 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)Affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Details
| Criterion | Weight | APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI | APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topology and waveform | 25% | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| NAS and server integration | 25% | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Capacity | 20% | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Runtime and battery | 15% | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| UK outlets and build | 15% | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Overall | 6.0/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Spec | APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI | APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (VA / W) | 1600 VA / 960 W | 2200 VA / 1320 W |
| Topology | Line-interactive | Line-interactive |
| Output waveform | not listed | Pure sine wave |
| Outlets | 8 IEC C13: 6 with battery backup and surge, 2 surge-only; input IEC C14 | not listed |
| Runtime at half load | 1 h 8 min at 100 W (manufacturer figure) | 6.75 min at half load; 0.5 min at full load |
| USB / network management | USB port present | not listed |
| Battery | Sealed lead-acid, 24 V nominal, replacement cartridge APCRBC166, user-replaceable without tools | Sealed lead-acid, 24 V |
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