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APC UPS 1500VA UPS Battery Backup and Surge Protector BX1500M Backup Battery Power Supply AVR Dataline Protection
Last Updated: August 1, 2023 (Refresh Now)
5.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
179
Old Reviews
54
Unverified
32
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Reliability
26ups, apc, units, failed, using apc
+27%
-73%
" ... My old one worked for years. ... "
" ... A self-test of the unit also results in an immediate F02 error. ... "
" ... I’ve bought replacement batt-packs for the other 2 bought in 2020 ... "
" ... When I turned unit on got an F04 error immediately with a constant alarm. ... I have worked with APC’s for 20+ yrs and have never bought a bad one until now. ... "
" ... I was sold a refurbished unit as new. ... "
" ... Unit is 3 months old. ... Randomly turning off with F02 error. ... "
" ... So unlucky for me for getting a lemon. ... "
" ... And when you need it most, count on it not working. ... Overall, unreliable garbage. ... "
Battery
21batteries, battery backup, charge, apc, power
+48%
-52%
" ... I had to take the battery out while still thinking what if something blows up in my face right now. ... "
" ... No longer holds charge ... "
" ... One of them don’t hold a charge, it literally dies as soon as the power goes out. ... "
" ... I have no idea why I keep it charged the whole time and when I need it, it doesn’t have power. ... "
" ... Beside my desk, where the battery backup sits, smoke was coming out of the top of the unit. ... "
" ... kept having problems holding a charge. ... they had to replace the battery 3 times but Im still ending up having the problem of lasting only for 7 minutes when not plugged in. ... "
" ... I had to get the battery replaced under warranty last year. ... "
" ... These types of issues can lead to a dangerous electrical issue that can lead to an electrical fire with a battery involved. ... "
Marketplace
15amazon, would, window, thru, refurbished
+20%
-80%
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... My Amazon return window ended June 29th. ... "
" ... Return window is so small I can’t even turn it. ... "
" ... I was sold a refurbished unit as new. ... I would not have purchased if I knew it was refurbished. ... "
" ... unfotunately, buying electronics from amazon has been such a hassle. ... "
" ... It's inconvenient for me to return things so I'm stuck with this hunk of junk. ... "
" ... This one never would even turn on after receiving it delivered. ... "
" ... They are not cheap - Unfortunately there is only a 30 day return. ... "
Usage
13use, running, manual, clicks, buttons
+62%
-38%
" ... A little small for Servers or Data rooms, but if you keep the load within the recommended range it will server you well. ... "
" ... I used it for my own personal use on my laptop setup. ... "
" ... Worked great for the first power outage about 20 days after install. ... "
" ... I will buy it again for my office and home office. ... "
" ... My Wife works from home and the kids were home during COVID, so I needed the internet to stay up if there was ever a power issue. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... Easy to set up. ... "
Connectivity
13computer, power, ups, monitor, devices
+85%
-15%
" ... It also has a USB cable that you can connect to a PC or laptop. ... "
" ... This unit survived 2 fairly short power outages, keeping my modem, router, and WFH PC online and working. ... "
" ... I use it to power my 2 cable modems and 2 small hubs . ... work well keep my dual redundant ISP powered on ... "
" ... This one was installed on a high-tech TV and I trust it to protect my devices and protect my TV and wi-fi when the power goes out. ... As a side note, we have the APS UPS devices on all significant devices in our home including my most significant computer. ... "
" ... I now have two of these UPS devices to protect my critical computers and electronics ... "
" ... Supports my PC Computer system for 30min with no power. ... "
" ... Recommended by my son who knows alot about computers and such. ... "
" ... This is my go to unit for Single PCs, TVs, audio equipment, telephone equipment etc. ... I supplied my clients a separate power strip plugged into the wall or that use ... "
Marketplace / Returns
10amazon, window, refurbished, item, thru
-100%
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... My Amazon return window ended June 29th. ... "
" ... Useless as is, but now Amazon tells me this item in NOT RETURNABLE !!! ... "
" ... They are not cheap - Unfortunately there is only a 30 day return. ... "
" ... Return window is so small I can’t even turn it. ... "
" ... The item showed up damaged, and I am unable to get a return initiated. ... "
" ... It's inconvenient for me to return things so I'm stuck with this hunk of junk. ... "
" ... I was sold a refurbished unit as new. ... I would not have purchased if I knew it was refurbished. ... "
Software
7unit, f02, software, issues, screen
+14%
-86%
" ... A self-test of the unit also results in an immediate F02 error. ... "
" ... Out of the box, nothing but issues setting up, followed instructions, software patchy, seems battery has an error (serial number indiscates manufactured week 40, 2022) ... "
" ... When I turned unit on got an F04 error immediately with a constant alarm. ... "
" ... Randomly turning off with F02 error. ... "
" ... On the screen it was flashing (may have been solid) an F02 code. ... "
" ... Unit works, usb interactive app online updates cannot connect to website/server. ... "
Power
7outages, unit, back
+57%
-43%
" ... I bought this to save my desktop from the frequent electricity spikes and outages that happen this time of year. ... "
" ... I now wonder why after suffering routine power outages I had not purchased this "backup power device" sooner? ... "
" ... Now I don't have to worry about power interruptions. ... "
Battery / Charging
7power, battery, plugged, hold, charged
+14%
-86%
" ... Arrived defective, batteries would not hold a charge. ... "
" ... kept having problems holding a charge. ... they had to replace the battery 3 times but Im still ending up having the problem of lasting only for 7 minutes when not plugged in. ... "
" ... I have no idea why I keep it charged the whole time and when I need it, it doesn’t have power. ... "
" ... Battery wouldn’t charge, new just out of box. ... "
" ... No longer holds charge ... "
" ... One of them don’t hold a charge, it literally dies as soon as the power goes out. ... "
Price
6worth, unit, price
+83%
-17%
" ... Well made and worth the price. ... "
" ... Great professional unit for the money. ... "
" ... Worth the money! ... "
" ... Decent price and provides the value I need. ... "
" ... I'm looking at much more reliable UPS now, but the cost is keeping me out. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
6would, thru, return, next, buy
+33%
-67%
" ... Had to return to Amazon. ... "
" ... unfotunately, buying electronics from amazon has been such a hassle. ... "
" ... Useless as is, but now Amazon tells me this item in NOT RETURNABLE !!! ... "
" ... Can’t return thru Amazon. ... Would buy again, if the next one works, but not thru Amazon. ... "
Design
5design, two
+40%
-60%
" ... Worst design choice ever. ... "
" ... Looks like it is a defect in the product readily known. ... "
Sound
4loud, clicks
+25%
-75%
" ... The humming sounds are on and off constantly. ... It is loud enough to hear when the TV is on. ... "
" ... When I unplugged the unit from the mains something blew up inside of it with a loud bang. ... "
" ... As well as that, the things are so annoying with no option to turn off sounds or clicks. ... "
Size
4opening, large, fit, speaker, loose
+25%
-75%
" ... To large for most places. ... "
" ... This unit arrived with rattling loose screw inside, and the battery connector was loose and unable to connect to the battery. ... "
Performance
4job
-100%
" ... Every time I lose power, even a flicker, it doesn't do it's job. ... "
" ... The computer it was protecting was off at that time so there was no load. ... "
Body
4unit, loose, design, battery
+50%
-50%
" ... To large for most places. ... "
" ... This unit arrived with rattling loose screw inside, and the battery connector was loose and unable to connect to the battery. ... "
Clock
3outage, unit, error
-100%
" ... When I turned unit on got an F04 error immediately with a constant alarm. ... "
" ... One day the alarm went off. ... "
" ... If there’s an outage at 3am and your APC is about to run out of battery, it beeps like a smoke alarm and you can’t mute it. ... "
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