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APC Easy UPS BV650I 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 BV650I at 5.0/10.

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 BV650I's 4/10.

APC Easy UPS BV650I

APC Easy UPS BV650I

5.0/10verdict: good, not the best

The APC Easy UPS BV650I is for people who want to keep a router, modem and a few small devices running through short power cuts. It offers 375 W and six battery-backed IEC outlets on a line-interactive design. Anyone who needs confirmed NAS shutdown signalling or a confirmed pure sine wave should check the UK specification first.

Typically about £63.08 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 BV650IEaton 5S 1000i
Topology and waveform25%5/106/10
NAS and server integration25%4/108/10
Capacity20%6/107/10
Runtime and battery15%5/107/10
UK outlets and build15%5/107/10
Overall5.0/107.0/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Easy UPS BV650IEaton 5S 1000i
Capacity (VA / W)650 VA / 375 W1000 VA / 600 W
TopologyLine-interactive (AVR-based)Line-interactive
Output waveformStepped approximation to a sine wave (taken from the US-market 120V BV650 page; not confirmed for the UK SKU)not listed
Outlets6 x IEC C13, battery-backed8 IEC C13 outlets: 4 battery-backed with surge protection, 4 surge-only; C14 input
Runtime at half load10 minutes at 120 W14 min at 50% load; 2 min at full load
USB / network managementnot listedOne USB port (HID compliant), cable supplied; no network card, no SNMP
BatterySealed lead-acidTwo 12 V / 7 Ah sealed lead-acid, user replaceable

Strengths and weaknesses

APC Easy UPS BV650I

  • + 375 W rating leaves room above a 100-150W load
  • + Six IEC C13 outlets, all battery-backed
  • + Line-interactive design with automatic voltage regulation
  • − Alarm cannot be silenced, according to owners
  • − Conflicting discontinuation dates; replaced by BVR650I

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need confirmed automatic NAS or server shutdown over USB
  • Anyone who needs a confirmed pure sine wave output
  • Owners with loads well above 150W who need longer runtime
Read the full APC Easy UPS BV650I 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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