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APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI vs SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500

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

all judged against UPS units at a similar price

The SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500 scores 4.9/10 overall, ahead of the APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI at 4.2/10.

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

The SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500 leads on NAS and server integration, capacity and runtime and battery.

The biggest difference is runtime and battery, where the SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500 scores 7/10 to the APC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LI's 4/10.

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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SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500

SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500

4.9/10verdict: skip

The SKE SK1500 is a 1500VA / 900W rated battery backup for buyers who want a lot of rated capacity and an LCD showing voltage and load. It suits someone protecting a small NAS, router and switch who will check the voltage and outlet details before buying. It is a weaker fit for anyone who needs confirmed USB shutdown signalling or a clearly stated pure sine output.

Typically about £140.99 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 BVX700LISKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500
Topology and waveform25%5/104/10
NAS and server integration25%1/103/10
Capacity20%6/108/10
Runtime and battery15%4/107/10
UK outlets and build15%6/103/10
Overall4.2/104.9/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Easy UPS 700VA BVX700LISKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500
Capacity (VA / W)360 W / 700 VA1500VA / 900W rated
TopologyLine-interactivenot listed
Output waveformStepped approximation to a sine waveSimulated sine wave in battery mode (third-party, GP1500 related model)
Outlets4 x IEC 320 C13, battery-backed and surge-protected8 outlets per manufacturer product page (6 battery-backed plus surge, 2 surge-only, 3.0 column); 2.0 variant shows 4 battery-backed plus 4 surge-only; sources conflict
Runtime at half load6 minutes at half load (180 W); about 1 second at full load (360 W)40W = 3 hrs; 80W = 90 mins; 180W = 35 mins; 260W = 22 mins; 360W = 8 mins
USB / network managementUSB compatible: No; no network management card or software listedLCD and alarm, plus UPS management software; no USB HID or network port named by manufacturer
BatterySealed lead-acid, 12 V, 7.0 Ah2 × 12V 9Ah lead-acid (24V, 9AH×2)

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 ›

SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500

  • + 900W rating leaves wide headroom over a 100-150W load
  • + Listed 90 minutes at 80W and 35 minutes at 180W
  • + LCD shows input and output voltage and load
  • − No USB HID or network port named by manufacturer
  • − Topology not stated; simulated sine wave in battery mode
  • − Input voltage and outlet details conflict between sources

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need confirmed USB HID support for automatic NAS or server shutdown
  • Buyers who want a stated pure sine or online double-conversion output
  • Buyers who can't confirm the 230V input and UK socket type before purchase
Read the full SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500 review ›

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