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all judged against UPS units at a similar priceThe APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI scores 6.0/10 overall, ahead of the SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500 at 4.9/10.
The APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI leads on topology and waveform, NAS and server integration and UK outlets and build.
They score the same on capacity and runtime and battery.
The biggest difference is UK outlets and build, where the APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI scores 7/10 to the SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500's 3/10.
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 SKE SK1500 is a 1500VA / 900W rated battery backup for buyers who want a lot of rated capacity and an LCD showing voltage and load. It suits someone protecting a small NAS, router and switch who will check the voltage and outlet details before buying. It is a weaker fit for anyone who needs confirmed USB shutdown signalling or a clearly stated pure sine output.
Typically about £140.99 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 | SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topology and waveform | 25% | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| NAS and server integration | 25% | 4/10 | 3/10 |
| Capacity | 20% | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Runtime and battery | 15% | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| UK outlets and build | 15% | 7/10 | 3/10 |
| Overall | 6.0/10 | 4.9/10 |
| Spec | APC Back-UPS Pro BR1600MI | SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (VA / W) | 1600 VA / 960 W | 1500VA / 900W rated |
| Topology | Line-interactive | not listed |
| Output waveform | not listed | Simulated sine wave in battery mode (third-party, GP1500 related model) |
| Outlets | 8 IEC C13: 6 with battery backup and surge, 2 surge-only; input IEC C14 | 8 outlets per manufacturer product page (6 battery-backed plus surge, 2 surge-only, 3.0 column); 2.0 variant shows 4 battery-backed plus 4 surge-only; sources conflict |
| Runtime at half load | 1 h 8 min at 100 W (manufacturer figure) | 40W = 3 hrs; 80W = 90 mins; 180W = 35 mins; 260W = 22 mins; 360W = 8 mins |
| USB / network management | USB port present | LCD and alarm, plus UPS management software; no USB HID or network port named by manufacturer |
| Battery | Sealed lead-acid, 24 V nominal, replacement cartridge APCRBC166, user-replaceable without tools | 2 × 12V 9Ah lead-acid (24V, 9AH×2) |
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