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APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK vs APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC

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

all judged against UPS units at a similar price

The APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK scores 6.9/10 overall, ahead of the APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC at 6.5/10.

The APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK leads on capacity and runtime and battery.

They score the same on topology and waveform, NAS and server integration and UK outlets and build.

APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK

APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK

6.9/10verdict: buy

The APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK is for buyers who want a large, pure sine wave line-interactive UPS for a PC or a small homelab. It suits people who need plenty of power headroom and a battery they can swap themselves. It is less clearly aimed at anyone who needs documented NAS auto-shutdown support.

Typically about £424.26 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC

APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC

6.5/10verdict: buy

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.

Typically about £502.58 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightAPC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UKAPC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC
Topology and waveform25%8/108/10
NAS and server integration25%5/105/10
Capacity20%9/108/10
Runtime and battery15%6/105/10
UK outlets and build15%6/106/10
Overall6.9/106.5/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UKAPC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC
Capacity (VA / W)2200 VA / 1320 W1000 VA / 600 W
TopologyLine-interactiveLine interactive
Output waveformPure sine wavePure sine wave on battery
Outletsnot listed8x IEC 320 C13
Runtime at half load6.75 min at half load; 0.5 min at full loadnot listed
USB / network managementnot listedRJ-45 Serial and USB ports, plus SmartConnect Ethernet port
BatterySealed lead-acid, 24 VSealed lead-acid, built in; replacement APCRBC142, user-replaceable, expected life 3-5 years

Strengths and weaknesses

APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK

  • + 1320 W output leaves large headroom
  • + Pure sine wave with automatic voltage regulation
  • + Battery is user-replaceable, with a named cartridge
  • − Only 0.5 minutes of runtime at full load
  • − 16-hour battery recharge time
  • − Owners find the buttons unintuitive

Skip it if:

  • Rack-mount users, since this is a tower with 0U rack capacity.
  • Buyers who need a long runtime at high load.
  • Anyone who needs online double-conversion protection.
Read the full APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK review ›

APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC

  • + Pure sine wave output on battery
  • + Eight C13 outlets on a 1000 VA / 600 W unit
  • + Battery is user-replaceable, with a listed replacement part
  • − Only 9 min 9 s at full load
  • − Half-load runtime isn't published

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need long runtime for working through extended outages
  • NAS owners who rely on built-in USB HID UPS support and can't confirm compatibility
  • Buyers who want online double-conversion topology
Read the full APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC review ›

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