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APC UPS 1500VA Sine Wave UPS Battery Backup

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Amazon has APC UPS 1500VA Sine Wave UPS Battery Backup (BR1500MS2) for $223.37. Shipping is free.

B&H Photo Video has APC UPS 1500VA Sine Wave UPS Battery Backup (BR1500MS2) for $224.99. Shipping is free.

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  • APC 1500VA / 900W battery backup power supply
  • 10 Outlets (NEMA 5-15R): 6 surge protector with battery backup; 4 outlets with Surge Protection Only
  • Sinewave UPS with Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR), designed for high-end electronics, ideal battery backup for computer
  • Two USB Charger Ports: (1) USB-C, (1) Type-A (15W shared)
  • Replaceable Battery: Easily replace the battery back up with a genuine APC replacement battery, model APCRBC163 (sold separately)

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Amazon has APC UPS 1500VA Sine Wave UPS Battery Backup (BR1500MS2) for $223.37. Shipping is free.

B&H Photo Video has APC UPS 1500VA Sine Wave UPS Battery Backup (BR1500MS2) for $224.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

About this item:
  • APC 1500VA / 900W battery backup power supply
  • 10 Outlets (NEMA 5-15R): 6 surge protector with battery backup; 4 outlets with Surge Protection Only
  • Sinewave UPS with Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR), designed for high-end electronics, ideal battery backup for computer
  • Two USB Charger Ports: (1) USB-C, (1) Type-A (15W shared)
  • Replaceable Battery: Easily replace the battery back up with a genuine APC replacement battery, model APCRBC163 (sold separately)

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Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Limited time deal, while supplies last.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this Product:
    • Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars at Amazon based on over 3,340 customer reviews.
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Model: APC Surge Protector Back-UPS Pro with 10 NEMA 5-15R Outlets, USB-A, USB-C in Black

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samar.sonu
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UPS switches to battery in 4–6 milliseconds, which is fast enough to prevent a computer from shutting down. Power stations often take 10–20+ milliseconds, often causing PCs to crash.
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Power stations are getting better at preventing a abrupt pc shutdown caused by an outage. Some now feature pure sine wave down to 10ms to prevent your electronics from shutting down abruptly. But what dedicated ups can do is, it regulates fluctuations in voltage spikes from the grid and cleans up the energy that flows into the outlets and in turn protects pc components. But a ups will not run for long compared to a power station. It's main purpose is protection for a proper shutdown.

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Amazon has the APC UPS Back-UPS Pro 1500VA Sinewave UPS, 900W Battery Backup & Surge Protector, AVR, 10 Outlets, LCD, USB-C & USB-A Charging Ports, BR1500MS2 Uninterruptible Power Supply on sale for $223.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GRY1W93
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Worth it?
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Quote from BeigeCemetery6723 :
Worth it?
This is a great UPS. If you don't need the sinewave output and can get away with the simulated sinewave output you can save a few dollars but this is a great deal on what it is.
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CheesyParmegianaMar 25, 2026 07:26 PM
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For a desktop PC, is an UPS better than a portable power station for protecting against outages or providing stable power for overclocking? My PC can pull up to 1000W, so I guess this UPS wouldn't work for me, but I'm curious to know which option works better.
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Quote from CheesyParmegiana :
For a desktop PC, is an UPS better than a portable power station for protecting against outages or providing stable power for overclocking? My PC can pull up to 1000W, so I guess this UPS wouldn't work for me, but I'm curious to know which option works better.
UPS switches to battery in 4–6 milliseconds, which is fast enough to prevent a computer from shutting down. Power stations often take 10–20+ milliseconds, often causing PCs to crash.
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Quote from CheesyParmegiana :
For a desktop PC, is an UPS better than a portable power station for protecting against outages or providing stable power for overclocking? My PC can pull up to 1000W, so I guess this UPS wouldn't work for me, but I'm curious to know which option works better.
Power stations are getting better at preventing a abrupt pc shutdown caused by an outage. Some now feature pure sine wave down to 10ms to prevent your electronics from shutting down abruptly. But what dedicated ups can do is, it regulates fluctuations in voltage spikes from the grid and cleans up the energy that flows into the outlets and in turn protects pc components. But a ups will not run for long compared to a power station. It's main purpose is protection for a proper shutdown.
Last edited by TooManyMind March 25, 2026 at 03:46 PM.
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trobbMar 26, 2026 09:02 AM
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I have never had one of these last more than 3-4 years, or just after their warranty period. I've swapped batteries every time but it is the charging electronics that keep failing. Don't know if my power is extra dirty or something along those lines but it is getting annoying.

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Quote from trobb :
I have never had one of these last more than 3-4 years, or just after their warranty period. I've swapped batteries every time but it is the charging electronics that keep failing. Don't know if my power is extra dirty or something along those lines but it is getting annoying.
I have 2 SMT1500 APC UPS units that are working fine after 20 years. Noteworthy is the batteries fail a lot faster if they sit unplugged for extended periods, and/or are someplace where the temp is frequently over 72 F. Cuts the battery life from ~7 years to 3-4 years.
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GregGarrisonMar 26, 2026 11:50 AM
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Quote from trobb :
I have never had one of these last more than 3-4 years, or just after their warranty period. I've swapped batteries every time but it is the charging electronics that keep failing. Don't know if my power is extra dirty or something along those lines but it is getting annoying.
I unboxed one of their Gaming UPS that was in storage for three years and battery was completely dead. I'm not sure if its worth trying to get a battery swap on that one or not.
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SmartSeed8854Mar 26, 2026 12:51 PM
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Quote from GregGarrison :
I unboxed one of their Gaming UPS that was in storage for three years and battery was completely dead. I'm not sure if its worth trying to get a battery swap on that one or not.
Same here. It returns error code after using it for 2 years. I didn't replace the battery. Just threw it away at the e-waste event
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hpdwMar 26, 2026 01:04 PM
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I no longer will consider paying over $200 for an APC UPS until they start using lithium batteries. I can get a much higher capacity portal power station that has a very good failover/transfer time that can last up to 10 years. APC lead battery usually die after 5 years and it cost $75 or more to replace it.
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jasonw2714Mar 26, 2026 08:43 PM
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There's a time and place for LiFePO4. It's not ideal for the high cranking amps required in a car battery, and not ideal for sitting around with the voltage topped off day in and day out as a UPS. Unless you routinely cycle the cells every month or so, you won't be getting those 10 years. Until solid state batteries that are supposed to fix some of the issues come out, I would stick with lead acid batteries. 3rd party replacement batteries can be found for less than half the price of oem.

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MWinkMar 26, 2026 09:11 PM
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Quote from turboc20 :
Lead acid battery in UPS usually last only TWO YEARS.

If you say 5 years or longer, that means you haven't calibrated the battery. In just 2 years the capacity drops to below 50% already making the run time less than half.
Unless you're buying junk brands and/or abusing them, they should average at least 3-5 years. 2 years is not normal.
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