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APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI 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 Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI at 4.2/10.

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

Typically about £309 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 BVX700LIEaton 5S 1000i
Topology and waveform25%5/106/10
NAS and server integration25%1/108/10
Capacity20%6/107/10
Runtime and battery15%4/107/10
UK outlets and build15%6/107/10
Overall4.2/107.0/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LIEaton 5S 1000i
Capacity (VA / W)360 W / 700 VA1000 VA / 600 W
TopologyLine-interactiveLine-interactive
Output waveformStepped approximation to a sine wavenot listed
Outlets4 x IEC 320 C13, battery-backed and surge-protected8 IEC C13 outlets: 4 battery-backed with surge protection, 4 surge-only; C14 input
Runtime at half load6 minutes at half load (180 W); about 1 second at full load (360 W)14 min at 50% load; 2 min at full load
USB / network managementUSB compatible: No; no network management card or software listedOne USB port (HID compliant), cable supplied; no network card, no SNMP
BatterySealed lead-acid, 12 V, 7.0 AhTwo 12 V / 7 Ah sealed lead-acid, user replaceable

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 ›

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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