APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK vs PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL

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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 PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL at 5.9/10.

The APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK leads on topology and waveform, capacity, runtime and battery and UK outlets and build.

The PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL leads on NAS and server integration.

The biggest difference is topology and waveform, where the APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK scores 8/10 to the PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL's 5/10.

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

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PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL is a line-interactive UPS for people who want a high power rating for a small stack of network and storage gear. It suits a NAS, router and switch setup that needs USB-signalled shutdown more than long battery time.

Typically about £188.85 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK	PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL
Topology and waveform	25%	8/10	5/10
NAS and server integration	25%	5/10	7/10
Capacity	20%	9/10	8/10
Runtime and battery	15%	6/10	4/10
UK outlets and build	15%	6/10	5/10
Overall		6.9/10	5.9/10

Specifications

Spec	APC Back-UPS Pro for Gaming BGM2200-UK	PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL
Capacity (VA / W)	2200 VA / 1320 W	2200VA / 1320W
Topology	Line-interactive	Line-interactive
Output waveform	Pure sine wave	Simulated sine wave
Outlets	not listed	Type F, Type E or Type G (4)
Runtime at half load	6.75 min at half load; 0.5 min at full load	3.9 minutes at half load
USB / network management	not listed	USB with HID support
Battery	Sealed lead-acid, 24 V	2 x 12V / 9Ah

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.

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PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL

+ 1320W rating (2200VA at 0.60 power factor)
+ USB with HID support listed
+ Line-interactive topology
− Simulated sine wave output
− Only 3.9 minutes at half load

Skip it if:

Buyers whose equipment requires pure sine wave output
Anyone needing long battery runtime at half load
Buyers who need confirmed NAS compatibility or warranty detail before ordering

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