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Eaton 5S 1000i vs PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL

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The Eaton 5S 1000i scores 7.0/10 overall, ahead of the PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL at 5.9/10.

The Eaton 5S 1000i leads on topology and waveform, NAS and server integration, runtime and battery and UK outlets and build.

The PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL leads on capacity.

The biggest difference is runtime and battery, where the Eaton 5S 1000i scores 7/10 to the PowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL's 4/10.

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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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

CriterionWeightEaton 5S 1000iPowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL
Topology and waveform25%6/105/10
NAS and server integration25%8/107/10
Capacity20%7/108/10
Runtime and battery15%7/104/10
UK outlets and build15%7/105/10
Overall7.0/105.9/10

Specifications

SpecEaton 5S 1000iPowerWalker Basic VI 2200 STL
Capacity (VA / W)1000 VA / 600 W2200VA / 1320W
TopologyLine-interactiveLine-interactive
Output waveformnot listedSimulated sine wave
Outlets8 IEC C13 outlets: 4 battery-backed with surge protection, 4 surge-only; C14 inputType F, Type E or Type G (4)
Runtime at half load14 min at 50% load; 2 min at full load3.9 minutes at half load
USB / network managementOne USB port (HID compliant), cable supplied; no network card, no SNMPUSB with HID support
BatteryTwo 12 V / 7 Ah sealed lead-acid, user replaceable2 x 12V / 9Ah

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

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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