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APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI vs PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL

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

all judged against UPS units at a similar price

The PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL scores 5.9/10 overall, ahead of the APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI at 4.2/10.

The APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI leads on UK outlets and build.

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

They score the same on topology and waveform and runtime and battery.

The biggest difference is NAS and server integration, where the PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL scores 7/10 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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PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL

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. Buyers should check the exact model before ordering, because the research could not confirm the listing matches this model.

Typically about £188.85 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightAPC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LIPowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL
Topology and waveform25%5/105/10
NAS and server integration25%1/107/10
Capacity20%6/108/10
Runtime and battery15%4/104/10
UK outlets and build15%6/105/10
Overall4.2/105.9/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LIPowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL
Capacity (VA / W)360 W / 700 VA2200VA / 1320W
TopologyLine-interactiveLine-interactive
Output waveformStepped approximation to a sine waveSimulated sine wave
Outlets4 x IEC 320 C13, battery-backed and surge-protectedType F, Type E or Type G (4)
Runtime at half load6 minutes at half load (180 W); about 1 second at full load (360 W)3.9 minutes at half load
USB / network managementUSB compatible: No; no network management card or software listedUSB with HID support
BatterySealed lead-acid, 12 V, 7.0 Ah2 x 12V / 9Ah

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 ›

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
  • − Model identity unconfirmed on retailer listing

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
Read the full PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL review ›

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