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SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500 vs Tecnoware ERA PLUS 1200 UK (FGCERAPL1202UK)

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

both judged against UPS units at a similar price

The SKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500 and Tecnoware ERA PLUS 1200 UK (FGCERAPL1202UK) both score 4.9/10 overall.

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

The Tecnoware ERA PLUS 1200 UK (FGCERAPL1202UK) leads on topology and waveform and UK outlets and build.

They score the same on NAS and server integration.

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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Tecnoware ERA PLUS 1200 UK (FGCERAPL1202UK)

Tecnoware ERA PLUS 1200 UK (FGCERAPL1202UK)

4.9/10verdict: skip

The Tecnoware ERA PLUS 1200 UK is for people who want a small line-interactive UPS with UK sockets to cover a few devices. It suits a small, simple load where a short ride-through and basic mains regulation are the goal. It is a weaker fit for anyone who needs documented NAS or NUT shutdown support.

Typically about £82.84 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

CriterionWeightSKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500Tecnoware ERA PLUS 1200 UK (FGCERAPL1202UK)
Topology and waveform25%4/105/10
NAS and server integration25%3/103/10
Capacity20%8/107/10
Runtime and battery15%7/105/10
UK outlets and build15%3/105/10
Overall4.9/104.9/10

Specifications

SpecSKE UPS Battery Backup 1500VA/900W -SK1500Tecnoware ERA PLUS 1200 UK (FGCERAPL1202UK)
Capacity (VA / W)1500VA / 900W rated1200 VA nominal; 840 W active power (datasheet also shows a conflicting 360 W figure)
Topologynot listedLine interactive with stabiliser (AVR)
Output waveformSimulated sine wave in battery mode (third-party, GP1500 related model)Modified sinewave
Outlets8 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 conflict2 UK outlets plus one fixed UK BS13 input cable
Runtime at half load40W = 3 hrs; 80W = 90 mins; 180W = 35 mins; 260W = 22 mins; 360W = 8 mins10-40 min typical (load not stated by manufacturer)
USB / network managementLCD and alarm, plus UPS management software; no USB HID or network port named by manufacturerOne USB port; included TecnoManager software; USB reports mains failure and low battery to a computer
Battery2 × 12V 9Ah lead-acid (24V, 9AH×2)Sealed lead-acid, maintenance free, 12V 9Ah, replaceable

Strengths and weaknesses

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
  • − Input voltage and outlet details conflict between sources

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 ›

Tecnoware ERA PLUS 1200 UK (FGCERAPL1202UK)

  • + 840 W active power rating on a 1200 VA unit
  • + Replaceable 12V 9Ah sealed lead-acid battery
  • + Owners describe it as reliable and quiet
  • − Modified sinewave output
  • − NAS and NUT compatibility not published; owners report USB recognition problems
  • − Only two UK outlets

Skip it if:

  • Anyone who needs documented Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS or NUT automatic shutdown support
  • Buyers powering servers or workstations with active-PFC power supplies
  • Anyone who needs more than two outlets or wants a pure sine output
Read the full Tecnoware ERA PLUS 1200 UK (FGCERAPL1202UK) review ›

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