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Battery Performance
Customers have reported mixed experiences with the battery performance of this UPS backup system. While some have experienced long-lasting battery life, others have encountered issues with premature battery failure and inconsistent test results. Some customers suggest replacing the batteries or purchasing a true sine wave output UPS to address these concerns.
Power Capacity
Customers have generally positive opinions about the power capacity of the APC 1500VA Smart-UPS. They appreciate its ability to handle large loads and keep important equipment running during power outages, with some noting that it can run their systems for several hours. However, a few customers mention that the unit is heavy but overall satisfied with their purchase.
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Compatibility With Peripherals
Customers have mixed opinions on the compatibility of this APC UPS with peripherals. While some were able to connect all their devices without issues, others encountered challenges such as needing additional cables or facing software compatibility problems. However, most customers are generally satisfied with the product's performance and reliability.
Connectivity
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the connectivity of the APC 1500VA Smart-UPS. While some are pleased with its ability to connect to their network, interface and software features, others have encountered issues with the PowerChute Business Edition installation process and reported failures of the product.
Highlights
Quality
The power out seems to be high quality and noise free enough.
The interface is great and gives me lots of useful information and everything i have hooked up to it appears to be happy.
5 years in we had an extended power outage and the batteries failed miserably on all the units.
These machines are very picky with the wavelength they like to take and i was having issues with my prints failing due to interference.
Price
Great customer service and items were a fair price.
Kind of expensive solution for an hour of backup, thinking i could get a less costly unit to do the same thing.
Shipping
Ups held it for 8 days at a transit halfway point before delivering it a week late.
It did not arrive at guaranteed time, but it's not amazon's fault.
Packaging/appearance
Product arrived in excellent shape in professional packaging for heavy products via the u.
Competitiveness
While this unit costs more than the competitors, you get what you pay for in terms of quality, reliability, features, and - mos... Read More
I've tried a lot of brands and most of them disappoint.
This is a good quality unit from a reliable manufacturer that is simply not comparable to similarly-rated consumer models.
Even though the br-1500g has the same va rating as the smt-1500c, the difference in conversion efficiency from the true sine wa... Read More
Overview
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- Our engine has detected that Amazon has altered, modified or removed reviews from this listing. We approximate total reviews altered up to 429.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 353 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 23 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Ive used apc upss for almost 30 years
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I havent gone over 70 under high loads so it fit my needs
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I was overpowering my br1500g with my loads with the system constantly in overload state
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Right at the 1000w load limit now but at least the ups is not in overload state and i actually have supposedly 7 minute of battery run time if the power drops out because of the much larger batteries
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Not happy that the display rotates screen outputs in advanced display state and the standard display setting does not show wattage which is what i normally want showing
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
That is what i have all my br1500g upss showing
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
After using this product over 5 months not even one issue anymore
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
When i would boot with it plugged in about half the time the pc would hang during boot up
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