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APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC vs Eaton Ellipse PRO 850 IEC

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

all judged against UPS units at a similar price

The Eaton Ellipse PRO 850 IEC scores 6.7/10 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 Ellipse PRO 850 IEC leads on NAS and server integration and UK outlets and build.

They score the same on runtime and battery.

The biggest difference is NAS and server integration, where the Eaton Ellipse PRO 850 IEC 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.

Typically about £502.58 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Eaton Ellipse PRO 850 IEC

6.7/10verdict: buy

The Eaton Ellipse PRO 850 IEC suits anyone who wants to protect up to three devices from one spot and is happy with USB-only monitoring. It offers 510 W, a USB HID port with Eaton UPS Companion software and a user-replaceable battery. It is a poor fit for anyone who needs network-card management or long battery runtime.

Typically about £285.92 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 Ellipse PRO 850 IEC
Topology and waveform25%8/106/10
NAS and server integration25%5/108/10
Capacity20%8/107/10
Runtime and battery15%5/105/10
UK outlets and build15%6/107/10
Overall6.5/106.7/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Smart-UPS C SMC1000ICEaton Ellipse PRO 850 IEC
Capacity (VA / W)1000 VA / 600 W850 VA / 510 W
TopologyLine interactiveLine-interactive
Output waveformPure sine wave on batterynot listed
Outlets8x IEC 320 C133 x C13 outlets plus 1 C13 surge-only outlet
Runtime at half loadnot listed9 min at half load
USB / network managementRJ-45 Serial and USB ports, plus SmartConnect Ethernet portUSB port (HID compliant) with Eaton UPS Companion software; no Ethernet or network card
BatterySealed lead-acid, built in; replacement APCRBC142, user-replaceable, expected life 3-5 years12 V / 9 Ah VRLA sealed lead-acid, one battery, 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 Ellipse PRO 850 IEC

  • + 510 W rating with 97% efficiency at maximum load
  • + HID-compliant USB with Eaton UPS Companion software
  • + User-replaceable battery and three-year warranty
  • − 9 minutes at half load is short
  • − No Ethernet port or network card
  • − Only three battery-backed outlets

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need network-card or Ethernet-based UPS management
  • Anyone needing more than a few minutes of runtime at moderate load
  • Users with more than three devices that all need battery backup
Read the full Eaton Ellipse PRO 850 IEC review ›

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