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APC Battery Backup Surge Protector BX850M Backup Battery Power Supply AVR Dataline Protection
Last Updated: August 25, 2022 (Refresh Now)
7.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
Old Reviews
847
Unverified
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1024 GB
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Review Analysis - 97 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Connectivity
18ups, wifi, pc, monitors, modem
+83%
-17%
" ... This one has the backup power to keep my devices working. ... "
" ... An internet Modem, 2 switches, 2 routers, an 8 disk NAS, and a VOIP modem/Router that uses POE for 7 phones. ... "
" ... It brings peace of mind knowing electrical surges won’t damage my computer and external hard drives. ... "
" ... I know my computer and modem are protected and will work during any power outage. ... "
" ... I have hooked my wifi up to this and now nobody notices when where is a hiccup in the internet. ... "
" ... They caused my satellite, wifi router and other electronics to go through a reboot process that takes up to five minutes. ... "
" ... I use it for the my TV, FIOS and Wifi router. ... "
" ... Powering a PC and 2 monitors in my Studio. ... "
Reliability
17years, working, ups, unit, apc products
+71%
-29%
" ... So far it has been working very well. ... "
" ... Been a fan of APC forever, both personal and business. ... "
" ... This one has the backup power to keep my devices working. ... "
" ... Never had a problem for over 30 years. ... "
" ... I have been using this new UPS for a few weeks now. ... My original APC UPS I had for 12 years. ... "
" ... Will purchase and recommend APC products again! ... "
" ... I have used APC UPS's for years at home and work purchase with confidence. ... "
" ... This UPC has already saved me from a few 'brown-outs" and kept me online and working. ... "
Usage
15setup, ups, use, time, install
+87%
-13%
" ... Easy to set up and install. ... "
" ... product works great for home use. ... "
" ... They caused my satellite, wifi router and other electronics to go through a reboot process that takes up to five minutes. ... "
" ... easy to install ... "
" ... Very impressed by that real life demo. ... "
" ... I did a real world test and only got about 100 minutes of run time out of it. ... Conclusion: the estimated running time is highly inaccurate for low loads. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... Easy to install for our gate ... "
Battery
13unit, ups, apc, outlets, charge
+54%
-46%
" ... This unit is not as good as the bigger units, I am not a fan of the battery terminals and setup, it is not as good as I am use to with APC ... "
" ... Got this as an upgrade, but it has fewer battery outlets than previous model APC. ... "
" ... I have found battery life to be good, and replacement (assuming it's not a total obsolete junker) is generally easy and affordable, especially with 3rd party UPS battery suppliers. ... As with ALL UPS, I would underrate the power and battery life, but you know that :) ... "
" ... I bought this unit mainly because replacement batteries are easy to find when needed, as opposed to my Tripp-Lite that this unit replaces. ... "
" ... Battery hookup was easy. ... "
" ... The battery life always seems to be about 2 years, maximum, 3. ... I bought this new one identical so I could put the battery from the new one in the old unit and see if it worked. ... Then, If the new-unit battery worked on the old unit, I'd order a new battery. ... the old unit worked fine with a new battery and I ordered another. ... "
" ... You pull out the battery, connect the red wire, and slide the battery back in. ... Plugged it in to a socket for a day to ensure the battery was charged. ... "
Power
11outages, outage, ya, ups, surges
+91%
-9%
" ... Great for power outao ... "
" ... When there is a power outage, you may continue for a while and have time to backup your data. ... "
" ... They are awesome and save tons of time when those for no reason whatsoever power outages occur, Ya know the ones just to make ya mad because they only last 10 seconds. ... "
" ... I had one brief power outage and the UPS worked as it should. ... "
" ... it worked as advertised during a recent power outage. ... "
" ... I have seen it work during brown outs and power outages. ... "
" ... Works really well I live in South America and has dime an excellent job with power surges ... "
" ... Also great for power surges and/or flickers. ... "
Marketplace
9shipping, return, replacement, one, delivered
+22%
-78%
" ... I called them with problem and they said they'd send me replacement with request to return the defective unit (they'd pay return fee). ... I just received email it will be deposited on my doorstep tomorrow. ... I'm hoping it works better than the one I'm returning. ... "
" ... Furthermore, you can't return it. ... "
" ... We had to ask for a refund on not one but two of these. ... "
" ... The product arrived defective. ... "
" ... BUY LOCAL-NOT THRU AMAZON. ... product was too heavy for shipping package. ... "
" ... This product was delivered unusable, and would not work. ... "
" ... I should be refunded. ... "
Software
8powerchute, os, f04, f02, alexa
+50%
-50%
" ... I had to push it VERY hard (estimate 40-50 pounds) with screw driver to turn it off. ... "
" ... I soon as I run a Unity application I get an Overload message. ... "
" ... However I'm giving it a very low rating because their monitoring/control software works on PCs only, no Mac support! ... "
Display
5panel, event, usage, shows, info
+80%
-20%
" ... I like the display on the front that shows the battery level and a few other bits of information. ... "
" ... Like the Digital Display. ... "
" ... The info in the LED screen is helpful in diagnosing, for example, how many watts your pc/monitor/etc is drawing while sitting idle or asleep. ... "
Network
4wifi, power, minutes, went, use
+75%
-25%
" ... They caused my satellite, wifi router and other electronics to go through a reboot process that takes up to five minutes. ... "
" ... I use it for the my TV, FIOS and Wifi router. ... "
" ... This UPS will power our whole network closet for about 15 minutes. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
4replacement, one, send, returning
-100%
" ... I called them with problem and they said they'd send me replacement with request to return the defective unit (they'd pay return fee). ... I'm hoping it works better than the one I'm returning. ... "
" ... Furthermore, you can't return it. ... "
" ... We had to ask for a refund on not one but two of these. ... "
" ... I should be refunded. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
4shipping, delivered, unit, shipping box, packaged
+50%
-50%
" ... product was too heavy for shipping package. ... "
" ... This product was delivered unusable, and would not work. ... "
Cable
4jacks, ground, connect, cable, battery
+25%
-75%
" ... Somehow during packaging at the factory the messed up and bent the ground plug on my unit! ... "
Performance
3job, ups
+100%
" ... It was proof to me I'd bought the right UPS for the job. ... "
" ... He says that it works and is doing the job he got it for ... "
Body
3bent, ya, ups, solid, ground
+67%
-33%
" ... just what we needed for protection ... "
" ... Solid built unit. ... "
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Specifications
Memory
Memory: 1024 GB
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