Back-UPS BX1100C-IN 1100VA / 660W, 230V, UPS System, An ideal Power Backup & Protection for Home Office, Desktop PC & Home Electronics

I recently invested in the APC UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), and it has proven to be an indispensable addition to my home office setup. As someone who relies heavily on electronics for work and entertainment, having reliable power backup and surge protection is crucial, and the APC UPS delivers on both fronts. Firstly, the build quality is excellent. The UPS unit itself feels solid and well-engineered, reassuring me of its durability and ability to withstand power fluctuations. Setting it up was straightforward; I simply plugged in my devices and the UPS automatically detected and protected them. One of the standout features of the APC UPS is its reliable battery backup. During power outages, the seamless transition to battery mode ensures that my devices stay powered on without any interruption. This feature has saved me from losing unsaved work and allows me to continue working or browsing the internet uninterrupted until power is restored. Moreover, the surge protection capabilities are top-notch. Living in an area prone to electrical storms, I've noticed the APC UPS effectively shielding my sensitive electronics from sudden power surges and spikes. This gives me peace of mind knowing that my valuable equipment, such as computers and routers, are safeguarded against potential damage. In terms of noise, the APC UPS operates quietly, which is ideal for a home or office environment where silence is appreciated. It doesn't add any noticeable background noise, even when running on battery power. Overall, the APC UPS has exceeded my expectations with its reliable performance, robust build quality, and comprehensive protection features. It's a must-have for anyone looking to safeguard their electronics from power outages and electrical disturbances. I would highly recommend this UPS to anyone seeking peace of mind and uninterrupted power supply for their valuable devices.

APC used to be one of the best UPS brands in the market but they've definitely gotten worse over the years. First off, I use this with a 450W mid range computer and 2 displays, and only needed it for uninterrupted backup for 10-15s before my generator power kicks in. I have never used this on battery for more than a minute since I bought it in December 2023. It worked perfectly for this purpose since I do frequent zoom calls on presentations and needed the peace of mind. It handled the mini power cuts with ease and I was never worried about the battery since I barely used it. I have the "battery saver" option thing on, have kept it clean and ventilated in a cool corner of the room. Last week when the power went out as usual it straight up just died. Turning it on makes all the lights flicker and a fast buzzing/ticking sound goes off. Needless to say it does not power my PC anymore so I'm currently plugged directly into the wall. After some googling I found out it's because of an internal electrical failure, and is actually not uncommon in this particular UPS model. Hence why I'm leaving this review, so you're a bit aware of the potential problems you could have with this - it hasn't even been a year and this thing already needs to be repaired. When you pay a bit more for a reputed brand you expect better than this. I am currently figuring things out with Schneider/APC to get this unit either replaced or fixed. Needless to say I cannot recommend this UPS despite my prior good experience with it because, apparently, it can fail out of nowhere with no warning within a year of purchase. Disgusting QC. I will bump up the stars to 4 if they are able to get this sorted out without a hassle. UPDATE: 19/07/24 After 2 weeks of some back and forth with support (which seemed to keep asking me for the same information repeatedly losing a bunch of time in the process), I finally had a Schneider technician call me and do a home visit to look at the unit. He replaced the batteries saying the old ones had died due to a possible defect, and that the rest of the unit is fine. I'll use it for a few days and hopefully it's fine now. So yeah, failure under 1 year = big boo, support and warranty = good enough, got the job done but a bit slow to respond sometimes. Home visit for servicing was convenient though. I think 4 stars is a bit much all things considered so here you go, 3/5. Gets the job done, may fail if the gods are displeased.

I am very satisfied with this APC product. The battery backup is excellent. I am getting nearly one hour of backup time with my setup, which includes a laptop, 32" screen, Canon inkjet printer, and mobile + tablet charger. The UPS is a bit heavy, so it needs to be handled with care. Also, the fan can be slightly noisy, especially in a quiet room. However, the design is sleek and compact, which makes it easy to fit anywhere. Overall, a stylish and dependable UPS solution for small office or home use.

This is a nice UPS to have which can take in load of 2 computers easily and gives a good battery life. However, it seems I have received a piece with a fault which makes the UPS turn off automatically when it competes it charging! This happens at least once a month. This happens even when there is a PC running on it and the "battery saver" option is turned off. This is totally not expected from a premium product of a company known for good quality UPS. This defeats the entire purpose of having a UPS in first place. Even low end UPS products don't have such random issues that I have had with APC for the last two UPS purchases. Update: Since this was under warranty, I contacted APC and got technician visit. But since the problem is not demonstrable, they asked to make video of the issue once it occurs and again raise complaint. So, the issue occurred again a couple of times and made a video of it and contacted APC again. Got technician visit again and this time got the main circuit board replaced just today. Will update if this issue occurs again on replacement. Update2: Since replacement the UPS is functioning well but now it will beep with 2 sec delay 10-15 times in middle of the night almost 5 days in a week waking up everyone. The beep sequence means that temperature is high and so it beeps with fans running which is absurd. So this refurbished replacement main board has issue with some temp sensor which triggers only at night. Very bad quality control there APC. Next UPS is going to be non APC brand. Update3: Before buying another UPS, I made a last attempt with APC. Created a video of the issue and raised another complaint. Finally, APC replaced the complete unit. Just hoping that this replacement unit works as expected. Update4: The replacement UPS does not beep like the previous one but it will start fan at night between 2am to 6am almost 2-3 days per week creating noise that is sufficient to get irritated at night when things are calm. Once the fan starts it will keep on running for 3-4 hours even if cooling is not needed since its night when its already cool and the air coming from the unit is also chilly. This does not happen any time in the day when temperatures are above 30C. So this seems to be a design issue with this product. I would not recommend anyone to buy this especially if you are going to put this in your bedroom.

Its good, running with imac