APC by Schneider Electric BACK-UPS ES - BE850G2-UK - Uninterruptible Power Supply 850VA (8 Outlets, Surge Protected, 2 USB Charging Ports), Black, Pack of 1

A handy device to handle power outages for PC and related devices like routers, printers etc. It comes into action if the voltage drops below a certain level which is useful but confusing when it starts beeping even though the power still seems to be on.

This my third UPS.. excellent, reliable product

I’ve been using the APC by Schneider Electric BACK-UPS for a few months now, and it has proven to be an excellent investment. The unit provides seamless power backup during outages, giving me enough time to save my work and safely power down my devices. It’s particularly useful in areas prone to sudden power interruptions.The setup was straightforward, and the build quality is solid and durable. I also appreciate the user-friendly interface and the helpful LED indicators, which make it easy to monitor its status. Another standout feature is the multiple outlets that accommodate both battery-backed and surge-protected devices, ensuring everything stays safe and operational.The peace of mind knowing my electronics are protected and my workflow isn’t disrupted is invaluable. APC by Schneider Electric has delivered a reliable, high-quality product, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for dependable power backup solutions.

I bought the 850VA and 1050VA models. Interestingly, these both come with the same battery, a Leoch brand 12V 9.0Ah unit. I thought this was a mistake at first, but the pdf manual confirms that both of these models take the same replacement battery.Since the battery is ultimately what determines the charging capacity of the UPS, I assume that in most circumstances the cheaper model will run off its battery just as long as the more expensive model. The main difference between the two seems to be the maximum load that they can take when running off battery (520W vs 600W) . So if you need to run high load equipment, the more expensive model may be better.Another peculiarity I noticed is that if you disconnect the UPS from the mains when it’s fully charged, when you reconnect it it will flash one bar as though it’s fully discharged. I think this must be some recalibration thing, as a few minutes later it will show the correct charge.Mine came with the data cable that allows your computer or NAS (but not both) to monitor the charge and take action to shut down when the UPS charge falls below a certain threshold. This works with my M1 Mac and my Synology NAS with no additional software required. There is PC software by APC (PowerChute) which allows full access to the UPS’s settings. There does not seem to be any equivalent software for Macs so I’m limited to the basic shutdown features built into MacOS.

Please ensure that when you purchase a "brand new" APC UPS, or any UPS for that matter, the battery is genuine.Received a "brand new" APC BACK-UPS ES - BE650G2-UK, with a non-genuine battery (confirmed with Schneider Electric). For this particular model, the OEM battery should be: APCRBC110, and will be labelled as such. Reported to Amazon.Item marked as 5 stars so as not to defame this product, though never officially tested or used. Sent back immediately.

Have bought a couple of these for my computers, they work great

Just installed this. Looks great. Installed it and software. Tried it by switching power off at wall socket. PC shutdown gracefully. Power chute software works in a web browser with local host address. That wasn't obvious on documentation or setup. Apart from that seems to do everything as advertised.

when I first got this the battery would allow me to watch my TV for about 45 minutes during a powercut.less then 1 year of us that dropped to 25 minutes.. Just few months later then that it's now 3 minutes maximum. only had 4 powercuts in a year and it's just very bad now.battery life is abysmal. if it can't even run a TV for more then 2 to 3 minuted from fully charged how can it work for a computer and shut down safely?very expensive for such poor performance. and of course the problems starter just mere moments after the 12 month guarantee ended!