APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI vs APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI

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all judged against UPS units at a similar price

The APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI scores 6.0/10 overall, ahead of the APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI at 4.2/10.

The APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI leads on NAS and server integration, capacity, runtime and battery and UK outlets and build.

They score the same on topology and waveform.

The biggest difference is NAS and server integration, where the APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI scores 4/10 to the APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI's 1/10.

APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI

6.0/10verdict: good, not the best

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. It is a weaker fit if automatic shutdown over USB is essential, because compatibility is unconfirmed.

Typically about £370.76 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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APC Easy UPS, 700VA, Tower, 230V, 4x IEC C13 Outlets, AVR

APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI

4.2/10verdict: skip

This is a small tower UPS for someone who wants to ride out short power cuts on a router, modem or small NAS. It gives four battery-backed C13 outlets and automatic voltage regulation in a compact 4.2 kg case. It is a poor fit for anyone who needs the UPS to shut a NAS or server down cleanly, because APC lists no USB compatibility.

Typically about £80.48 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI	APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI
Topology and waveform	25%	5/10	5/10
NAS and server integration	25%	4/10	1/10
Capacity	20%	8/10	6/10
Runtime and battery	15%	7/10	4/10
UK outlets and build	15%	7/10	6/10
Overall		6.0/10	4.2/10

Specifications

Spec	APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI	APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI
Capacity (VA / W)	1600 VA / 960 W	360 W / 700 VA
Topology	Line-interactive	Line-interactive
Output waveform	not listed	Stepped approximation to a sine wave
Outlets	8 IEC C13: 6 with battery backup and surge, 2 surge-only; input IEC C14	4 x IEC 320 C13, battery-backed and surge-protected
Runtime at half load	1 h 8 min at 100 W (manufacturer figure)	6 minutes at half load (180 W); about 1 second at full load (360 W)
USB / network management	USB port present	USB compatible: No; no network management card or software listed
Battery	Sealed lead-acid, 24 V nominal, replacement cartridge APCRBC166, user-replaceable without tools	Sealed lead-acid, 12 V, 7.0 Ah

Strengths and weaknesses

APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI

+ 960 W / 1600 VA rating with six battery-backed outlets
+ Battery is user-replaceable without tools
+ Six battery-backed IEC C13 outlets plus two surge-only
− No confirmed USB HID or NUT support for NAS shutdown
− Waveform is disputed between retailers and unstated by APC
− Half-load runtime is not published

Skip it if:

Buyers who need confirmed automatic NAS shutdown over USB HID or NUT
Buyers with equipment that requires a confirmed pure sine waveform
Buyers who need a published runtime at half load

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APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI

+ Compact 4.2 kg tower with a 360 W / 700 VA rating
+ Four battery-backed, surge-protected C13 outlets
+ Input range of 140-300 V AC with AVR
− APC lists USB compatible as No
− Stepped approximation to a sine wave
− Owners report fading runtime and hard battery swaps

Skip it if:

Buyers who need automatic NAS or server shutdown over USB or network
Anyone whose equipment needs a pure sine wave on battery
Buyers who want easy battery swaps and long runtime

Read the full APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI review ›

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