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APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC 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 Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC at 6.5/10.

The APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC leads on topology and waveform and capacity.

The Eaton 5S 1000i leads on NAS and server integration, 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 Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC's 5/10.

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.

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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 Smart-UPS C SMC1000ICEaton 5S 1000i
Topology and waveform25%8/106/10
NAS and server integration25%5/108/10
Capacity20%8/107/10
Runtime and battery15%5/107/10
UK outlets and build15%6/107/10
Overall6.5/107.0/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Smart-UPS C SMC1000ICEaton 5S 1000i
Capacity (VA / W)1000 VA / 600 W1000 VA / 600 W
TopologyLine interactiveLine-interactive
Output waveformPure sine wave on batterynot listed
Outlets8x IEC 320 C138 IEC C13 outlets: 4 battery-backed with surge protection, 4 surge-only; C14 input
Runtime at half loadnot listed14 min at 50% load; 2 min at full load
USB / network managementRJ-45 Serial and USB ports, plus SmartConnect Ethernet portOne USB port (HID compliant), cable supplied; no network card, no SNMP
BatterySealed lead-acid, built in; replacement APCRBC142, user-replaceable, expected life 3-5 yearsTwo 12 V / 7 Ah sealed lead-acid, user replaceable

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

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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