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APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI 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 Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC scores 6.5/10 overall, ahead of the APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI at 4.2/10.

The APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC leads on topology and waveform, NAS and server integration, capacity and runtime and battery.

They score the same on UK outlets and build.

The biggest difference is NAS and server integration, where the APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC scores 5/10 to the APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI's 1/10.

APC Easy UPS, 700VA, Tower, 230V, 4x IEC C13 Outlets, AVR

APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI

4.2/10verdict: skip

This is a small tower UPS for someone who wants to ride out short power cuts on a router, modem or small NAS. It gives four battery-backed C13 outlets and automatic voltage regulation in a compact 4.2 kg case. It is a poor fit for anyone who needs the UPS to shut a NAS or server down cleanly, because APC lists no USB compatibility.

Typically about £80.48 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 Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LIAPC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC
Topology and waveform25%5/108/10
NAS and server integration25%1/105/10
Capacity20%6/108/10
Runtime and battery15%4/105/10
UK outlets and build15%6/106/10
Overall4.2/106.5/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LIAPC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC
Capacity (VA / W)360 W / 700 VA1000 VA / 600 W
TopologyLine-interactiveLine interactive
Output waveformStepped approximation to a sine wavePure sine wave on battery
Outlets4 x IEC 320 C13, battery-backed and surge-protected8x IEC 320 C13
Runtime at half load6 minutes at half load (180 W); about 1 second at full load (360 W)not listed
USB / network managementUSB compatible: No; no network management card or software listedRJ-45 Serial and USB ports, plus SmartConnect Ethernet port
BatterySealed lead-acid, 12 V, 7.0 AhSealed lead-acid, built in; replacement APCRBC142, user-replaceable, expected life 3-5 years

Strengths and weaknesses

APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI

  • + Compact 4.2 kg tower with a 360 W / 700 VA rating
  • + Four battery-backed, surge-protected C13 outlets
  • + Input range of 140-300 V AC with AVR
  • − APC lists USB compatible as No
  • − Stepped approximation to a sine wave
  • − Owners report fading runtime and hard battery swaps

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need automatic NAS or server shutdown over USB or network
  • Anyone whose equipment needs a pure sine wave on battery
  • Buyers who want easy battery swaps and long runtime
Read the full APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI 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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