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APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI vs Eaton 5S 1000i

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all judged against UPS units at a similar price

The Eaton 5S 1000i scores 7.0/10 overall, ahead of the APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI at 6.0/10.

The APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI leads on capacity.

The Eaton 5S 1000i leads on topology and waveform and NAS and server integration.

They score the same on runtime and battery and UK outlets and build.

The biggest difference is NAS and server integration, where the Eaton 5S 1000i scores 8/10 to the APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI's 4/10.

Eaton 5S 1000i

7.0/10verdict: buy

The Eaton 5S 1000i is a line-interactive UPS with four battery-backed outlets and four surge-only outlets. It suits buyers who want automatic shutdown over USB and batteries they can replace themselves. It doesn't suit anyone who needs network management cards or SNMP.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightAPC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MIEaton 5S 1000i
Topology and waveform25%5/106/10
NAS and server integration25%4/108/10
Capacity20%8/107/10
Runtime and battery15%7/107/10
UK outlets and build15%7/107/10
Overall6.0/107.0/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MIEaton 5S 1000i
Capacity (VA / W)1600 VA / 960 W1000 VA / 600 W
TopologyLine-interactiveLine-interactive
Outlets8 IEC C13: 6 with battery backup and surge, 2 surge-only; input IEC C148 IEC C13 outlets: 4 battery-backed with surge protection, 4 surge-only; C14 input
Runtime at half load1 h 8 min at 100 W (manufacturer figure)14 min at 50% load; 2 min at full load
USB / network managementUSB port presentOne USB port (HID compliant), cable supplied; no network card, no SNMP
BatterySealed lead-acid, 24 V nominal, replacement cartridge APCRBC166, user-replaceable without toolsTwo 12 V / 7 Ah sealed lead-acid, user replaceable

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 ›

Eaton 5S 1000i

  • + 1000 VA / 600 W rating with four battery-backed outlets
  • + HID-compliant USB port with cable supplied
  • + User-replaceable batteries, 2-year warranty including batteries
  • − No network card and no SNMP

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need a network card or SNMP monitoring for several servers
  • Anyone who needs the output waveform confirmed before connecting sensitive equipment
  • People placing a UPS in a bedroom or quiet room who are sensitive to fan noise
Read the full Eaton 5S 1000i review ›

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