APC Back-UPS Pro BR1500G UPS Battery Backup 1500VA
- 865 watts / 1.5 KVA output capacity
- 10 NEMA 5-15R outlets, 5 with battery backup
- 3.8 min extendable runtime per seller, 3 minutes in specs, load not stated
- Boost and trim AVR for low and high voltage
- USB and serial data ports
- 120V input and output, NEMA 5-15P plug
- Tower, 15.04 x 4.41 x 11.85 inches, 26.62 lbs
- 16GB DataTraveler 100 G3 USB 3.0 drive bundled
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A capable tower backup for a home office desk that needs voltage correction and a few minutes to save work. Runtime figures are short and stated without a load, so plan for shutdown, not for working through outages.
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ASIN: B07YCS2PHLModel: ASIUPSBR4Category: Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Overview
Home office workers get a tower battery backup that carries plugged-in gear through short power cuts and uses boost and trim regulation to correct low or high wall voltage. The bundle also includes a DataTraveler USB flash drive.
Voltage regulation, battery-backed outlets and USB and serial links to a computer cover the usual home office needs. Runtime is the weak spot: the listing gives only a few minutes with no load attached to the figure, and no warranty term is stated.
Who it's for
Desks with a tower PC, a monitor and networking gear in a room with flickering power get correction and a short bridge. Users who want to ride out long outages, or who need a rack-mount unit, should look at larger systems.
Pros and cons
- Boost and trim voltage regulation
- Resettable circuit breaker
- Disconnected battery notification and audible alarms
- Easy battery replacement
- Runtime figures conflict and omit the load
- Only 5 of 10 outlets on battery
- Heavy at 26.62 lbs
- Warranty term not listed
Performance notes
Runtime depends on how much load is plugged into the battery outlets, and the listing never says what load its minutes figure assumes. Boost and trim regulation raises low wall voltage and lowers high voltage before it reaches the outlets, while alarms and the disconnected battery notification flag problems.
Specifications
| Brand | APC |
|---|---|
| Model | ASIUPSBR4 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 26.62 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 15 × 4.4 × 11.8 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Output Wattage | 865 watts |
| Power capacity | 1.5 kVA |
| Output Voltage | 120 volts |
| Output frequency | 50/60 Hz +/- 3 Hz |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Input Voltage | 120 volts |
| Amperage | 6.38 amps |
| Power Plug Type | NEMA 5-15P |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure Material | Metal |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included accessories | 16GB USB 3.0 DataTraveler 100 G3 |
| Other details | |
| Runtime | 3 minutes |
| Connector Type | NEMA, USB, RS-232 |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| Input frequency | 60 Hz |
Frequently asked questions
How do I set up the APC BR1500G?
Plug its NEMA 5-15P input into a 120V wall outlet and connect the gear that must stay on during an outage to the 5 battery backup outlets. The USB or serial port links it to a computer.
Can I replace the battery in the APC BR1500G?
Yes. APC lists easy battery replacement among its features. A replacement battery model is not named in this listing.
What happens if the APC BR1500G battery is disconnected?
It gives a disconnected battery notification, and audible alarms flag problems with the unit.
Is the 16GB drive part of the UPS?
No. The 16GB DataTraveler is a separate flash drive added to this bundle. The UPS talks to a computer through its own USB and serial ports.