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APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI vs APC Easy UPS BV650I

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

both 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 BV650I at 5.0/10.

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

They score the same on topology and waveform and NAS and server integration.

APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI

APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI

6.0/10verdict: wait for deal

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 (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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APC Easy UPS BV650I

APC Easy UPS BV650I

5.0/10verdict: skip

The APC Easy UPS BV650I is for people who want to keep a router, modem and a few small devices running through short power cuts. It offers 375 W and six battery-backed IEC outlets on a line-interactive design. Anyone who needs confirmed NAS shutdown signalling or a confirmed pure sine wave should check the UK specification first.

Typically about £63.08 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightAPC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MIAPC Easy UPS BV650I
Topology and waveform25%5/105/10
NAS and server integration25%4/104/10
Capacity20%8/106/10
Runtime and battery15%7/105/10
UK outlets and build15%7/105/10
Overall6.0/105.0/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MIAPC Easy UPS BV650I
Capacity (VA / W)1600 VA / 960 W650 VA / 375 W
TopologyLine-interactiveLine-interactive (AVR-based)
Output waveformnot listedStepped approximation to a sine wave (taken from the US-market 120V BV650 page; not confirmed for the UK SKU)
Outlets8 IEC C13: 6 with battery backup and surge, 2 surge-only; input IEC C146 x IEC C13, battery-backed
Runtime at half load1 h 8 min at 100 W (manufacturer figure)10 minutes at 120 W
USB / network managementUSB port presentnot listed
BatterySealed lead-acid, 24 V nominal, replacement cartridge APCRBC166, user-replaceable without toolsSealed lead-acid

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
Read the full APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI review ›

APC Easy UPS BV650I

  • + 375 W rating leaves room above a 100-150W load
  • + Six IEC C13 outlets, all battery-backed
  • + Line-interactive design with automatic voltage regulation
  • − Waveform and USB shutdown support unconfirmed for the UK model
  • − Alarm cannot be silenced, according to owners
  • − Conflicting discontinuation dates; replaced by BVR650I

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need confirmed automatic NAS or server shutdown over USB
  • Anyone who needs a confirmed pure sine wave output
  • Owners with loads well above 150W who need longer runtime
Read the full APC Easy UPS BV650I review ›

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