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all judged against UPS units at a similar priceThe APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC scores 6.5/10 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 Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC leads on topology and waveform and NAS and server integration.
They score the same on capacity.
The biggest difference is topology and waveform, where the APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC 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.
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The APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC is for people protecting a NAS, router, switch and a few other devices with a 600 W line-interactive UPS. It suits those who want pure sine output and eight IEC outlets for a small rack or desk setup. It is a better fit for clean shutdown than long ride-through, and NAS owners should check software compatibility first.
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| Criterion | Weight | APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI | APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topology and waveform | 25% | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| NAS and server integration | 25% | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Capacity | 20% | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Runtime and battery | 15% | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| UK outlets and build | 15% | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Overall | 6.0/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Spec | APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI | APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (VA / W) | 1600 VA / 960 W | 1000 VA / 600 W |
| Topology | Line-interactive | Line interactive |
| Output waveform | not listed | Pure sine wave on battery |
| Outlets | 8 IEC C13: 6 with battery backup and surge, 2 surge-only; input IEC C14 | 8x IEC 320 C13 |
| Runtime at half load | 1 h 8 min at 100 W (manufacturer figure) | not listed |
| USB / network management | USB port present | RJ-45 Serial and USB ports, plus SmartConnect Ethernet port |
| Battery | Sealed lead-acid, 24 V nominal, replacement cartridge APCRBC166, user-replaceable without tools | Sealed lead-acid, built in; replacement APCRBC142, user-replaceable, expected life 3-5 years |
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