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APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC vs PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL

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

all judged against UPS units at a similar price

The APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC scores 6.5/10 overall, ahead of the PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL at 5.9/10.

The APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC leads on topology and waveform, runtime and battery and UK outlets and build.

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

They score the same on capacity.

The biggest difference is topology and waveform, where the APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC scores 8/10 to the PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL'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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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.

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 Smart-UPS C SMC1000ICPowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL
Topology and waveform25%8/105/10
NAS and server integration25%5/107/10
Capacity20%8/108/10
Runtime and battery15%5/104/10
UK outlets and build15%6/105/10
Overall6.5/105.9/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Smart-UPS C SMC1000ICPowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL
Capacity (VA / W)1000 VA / 600 W2200VA / 1320W
TopologyLine interactiveLine-interactive
Output waveformPure sine wave on batterySimulated sine wave
Outlets8x IEC 320 C13Type F, Type E or Type G (4)
Runtime at half loadnot listed3.9 minutes at half load
USB / network managementRJ-45 Serial and USB ports, plus SmartConnect Ethernet portUSB with HID support
BatterySealed lead-acid, built in; replacement APCRBC142, user-replaceable, expected life 3-5 years2 x 12V / 9Ah

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 ›

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

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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