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APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC 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 APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC scores 6.5/10 overall, ahead of the SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500 at 4.9/10.

The APC Smart-UPS C SMC1000IC leads on topology and waveform, NAS and server integration and UK outlets and build.

The SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500 leads on runtime and battery.

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 SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500's 4/10.

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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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 Smart-UPS C SMC1000ICSKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500
Topology and waveform25%8/104/10
NAS and server integration25%5/103/10
Capacity20%8/108/10
Runtime and battery15%5/107/10
UK outlets and build15%6/103/10
Overall6.5/104.9/10

Specifications

SpecAPC Smart-UPS C SMC1000ICSKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500
Capacity (VA / W)1000 VA / 600 W1500VA / 900W rated
TopologyLine interactivenot listed
Output waveformPure sine wave on batterySimulated sine wave in battery mode (third-party, GP1500 related model)
Outlets8x IEC 320 C138 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 loadnot listed40W = 3 hrs; 80W = 90 mins; 180W = 35 mins; 260W = 22 mins; 360W = 8 mins
USB / network managementRJ-45 Serial and USB ports, plus SmartConnect Ethernet portLCD and alarm, plus UPS management software; no USB HID or network port named by manufacturer
BatterySealed lead-acid, built in; replacement APCRBC142, user-replaceable, expected life 3-5 years2 × 12V 9Ah lead-acid (24V, 9AH×2)

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 ›

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

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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