APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming UPS Unboxing and Testing [Gaming Trend]

APC has been in the power conditioning and UPS game for quite some time, but now they've got an entry into the gaming world that just might raise your eyebrows. We unbox the APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming UPS, put it to the test, and get a little bit of a reality check on power consumption in this video. Check out our thoughts, and then head over to GamingTrend.com for our full written review.
We said we'd include some common device power consumption values, and here they are:
PlayStation 4 - 90W
PlayStation 4 Pro - 160W
PlayStation 5 - 200W
Xbox One - 110W
Xbox One X - 180W
Xbox Series X - 180W
Nintendo Switch - 18W
Laptop - 50-80W
Computer, Mid-range - 350 - 750W
Computer, High-end - 850 - 1000W
Cable Modem - 10W
Router - 15W
LED light - 3 - 15W
32" LED TV - 30 - 60W
42" LED TV - 55 - 64W
65" LED TV - 120 - 130W
82" LED TV - 230 - 300W
Amazon Echo - 3W
Google Chromebook - 45W
BluRay player - 40 - 60W
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[@watcherman222]

I have the Back-UPS Pro BR1600SI. Other than the set of plugs (8 C-13 plugs, 6 provide battery backup) and max wattage (960w), it's the same product. It has saved my devices from numerous power events.

[@keanuvernon6177]

The unit does not support 1500 Watts it supports 900 watts. The 1500 signifies Volt Amps. Still thank you for showing the battery.

[@bigdaddybryan7918]

i have a 750w psu, u think this UPS will be enough?

[@GamingTrendVideos]

I missed this. Yes, you are 1000% correct. That's on me. I did some more research after this vid to bone up on them for future vids. :). Got another one coming -- I'll do better on that one, promise!

[@GamingTrendVideos]

​@@bigdaddybryan7918 I'm using mine on a 1500W PSU -- it'll be perfect.

[@bertraminc9412]

Those warranties that you're talking about are full of fine print... for example. I had a house surge protector from Gulf Power. I had a surge event that burned out a TV, a 2000.00 Onkyo tuner and a modem. Gulf Power came out and said that the surge protector, "had not failed as indicated by the fact that there was no red light on the unit". As such the warranty, DID NOT COVER ANY OF MY LOSSES. I told him to take it off the house and get off my property.

[@user-vr1fc7hn8j]

One question: Does your unit make any noise while plugged in (not in battery mode)? Mine produces a constant humming Sound that reminds of electrical noise.

[@effluocausaevolved1529]

I have one of these for my gateway and mesh router; lost power for a day….didn’t lose internet. I don’t endorse many products and while the documentation is weak, the product and its quality are not.

[@GamingTrendVideos]

I'll agree with that 100%.

[@docholliday6296]

It's only a 900 watt unit.

[@hilariobarajas4186]

Have they made steps or fixed the f02 error and fire hazard problems that they've been talking about on the amazon reviews?

[@USONOFAV]

Can I use this on my Alienware Aurora12 Gaming Desktop?

[@GamingTrendVideos]

Yes!

[@elpelon10501]

Another thing a wonder is if the battery can be upgraded to bigger one!!

[@GTunechi]

How would this compare to CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD3

[@1stRanger]

Back to connecting the battery with leads and non-removable power cable while otherwise it's just a normal UPS. Only a gamer can buy this, so naming makes sense.😂

[@franchellevanheerden]

I want to see this thing run on my Gaming PC. While benchmarking the PC.

[@GamingTrendVideos]

What do you wanna know? Mine is hooked up to an RTX 4090 / 12900k, 32GB RAM, and three M.2 drives pushing three monitors. It holds up!

[@beatsbyjules.]

@@GamingTrendVideos I’m getting the 1500va “non-gaming” version, but the info I can’t find anywhere is if the 1500va/1000w is the rating for the entire system? Or just the battery backup portion

[@PurpleMusicPrincePianoCovers]

Is this the BGM1500B-CA model? Because that model is only 900W, the 1500 is not indicative of how many watts it covers. In your video you mentioned your unit does 1500w, which model is that? Many thanks and great review of this.

[@XX-id2dd]

Do you have to wait a certain period of time to use it or is it functional out of the box? I plugged mine in and the lcd display doesn’t work, but the power seems to go through on the surge outlets and not for the battery/surge

[@mastermemer8351]

You have to charge the battery before using it for the first time!

[@billcrampton4476]

i'm honestly too scared to buy this product with reviews of it exploding or catching fire.. really want a ups for my pc but don't want the headache of having to check constantly if my room is going to catch on fire

[@Fusions-xl3sh]

Hey do this thing give off any smell cause i had a cyberpower one and it had a smell that made me get allergies

[@ryanvandy1615]

no

[@Solid615]

I would love to have one but the reviews on Amazon just scare me away honestly. Horrible reviews

[@GamingTrendVideos]

Mine has been rock solid, but I get the concern.

[@engineeringVirtue]

The best protection for a home is a smart-ups online continuous AC->DC->AC 2200VA or 3000VA ups with one or more extension batteries... but it's horribly heavy and expensive, and the newest lithium design has noise complaints. You could also setup a custom victron or ecoflow backup configuration for the entire house. But, the best cheat I've found is just to identify a few low power devices that are critical and put an ecoflow delta connected to an apc gaming ups behind it. The ecoflow will provide intelligence and long runtime during an outage (2-6hrs). The APC will provide continous fast switch AVR. And, unless you're silly enough to really have a gaming pc...900w is more than enough to power a router, nas, small email or general home server, various network switches, and home automation hub.