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all judged against UPS units at a similar priceThe Eaton 5S 1000i scores 7.0/10 overall, ahead of the SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500 at 4.9/10.
The Eaton 5S 1000i leads on topology and waveform, NAS and server integration and UK outlets and build.
The SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500 leads on capacity.
They score the same on runtime and battery.
The biggest difference is NAS and server integration, where the Eaton 5S 1000i scores 8/10 to the SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500's 3/10.
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.
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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.
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| Criterion | Weight | Eaton 5S 1000i | SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topology and waveform | 25% | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| NAS and server integration | 25% | 8/10 | 3/10 |
| Capacity | 20% | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Runtime and battery | 15% | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| UK outlets and build | 15% | 7/10 | 3/10 |
| Overall | 7.0/10 | 4.9/10 |
| Spec | Eaton 5S 1000i | SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (VA / W) | 1000 VA / 600 W | 1500VA / 900W rated |
| Topology | Line-interactive | not listed |
| Output waveform | not listed | Simulated sine wave in battery mode (third-party, GP1500 related model) |
| Outlets | 8 IEC C13 outlets: 4 battery-backed with surge protection, 4 surge-only; C14 input | 8 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 load | 14 min at 50% load; 2 min at full load | 40W = 3 hrs; 80W = 90 mins; 180W = 35 mins; 260W = 22 mins; 360W = 8 mins |
| USB / network management | One USB port (HID compliant), cable supplied; no network card, no SNMP | LCD and alarm, plus UPS management software; no USB HID or network port named by manufacturer |
| Battery | Two 12 V / 7 Ah sealed lead-acid, user replaceable | 2 × 12V 9Ah lead-acid (24V, 9AH×2) |
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