APC by Schneider Electric Back-UPS BX - BX700UI - Uninterruptible Power Supply 700VA (AVR, 4 Outlets IEC-C13, USB port, Shutdown Software)

Works well, makes a slight noise but not much of a problem, I've not been using it long enough to as its current location is temporary, so I'm switching it off every night but once I've moved back into my room and have a dedicated socket to plug into I'll give an update. For anyone worried about changing batteries in the future, I researched it before buying, and you can buy replacement batteries. Installing them requires unscrewing the case and opening it up (will invalidate the warranty). There are videos on YouTube showing how this can be done.Mine came supplied with two male to female cables which plug directly into the computer and monitor to the APC. There are no other cables supplied, to connect the APC unit to the socket you can use the original cable you used for the computer's power supply. The USB port on the back of the APC device is type B (not supplied). This is the same cable that is used for most old printers and devices, so if you've kept a bunch of old equipment or cables you may already have one or more like I did, otherwise you can buy from Amazon for under £5. When first using it there is a smell, but I believe this smell will go away over time, it's not an awful smell and more like that smell you get with a new car, etc.The device comes with a 2-year warranty, or at least that's what is stated on the sticker on the box. I made sure to register my device as soon as I got it. The information you'll need to register the device is located above the USB port on the back of the device, so grab a picture of this before installing it in its location. It's not getting very hot and is comparable to my previous unit which was an ES 400. That also had a smell when I first used it, which went away over time. The software must be downloaded from the website which is listed in the manual which comes with the device. It's good software which gives you control over bleeps. You can set it on/off/off certain times. It also records energy usage and if you input your cost per kWa it can show you, your daily cost for running the device. Mine runs at 32p a day at around 120 to 150 watts.I ran Counter Strike Global Offensive at high graphic settings, and it used around 285 to 350 watts. This might help those who are just looking for a UPS with lower cost and Watts backup, but I still recommend the 1400 BX since it's always good to have a little more. My estimated uptime on battery should there be a power cut is around 30 to 45 minutes depending on what I'm doing. You can also use the software to set when the computer shuts down. Either 1 to 5 minutes or you can select 5 to 8 minutes of battery life left.I've includes several screenshots above of the software pages, notice that one section allows you to input the date when you replace the batteries, so anyone saying the batteries cannot be changed are wrong. I recommend buying a socket extension, so you can plug other devices in. Usually this is shown as an option when scrolling down from the top of the page.

The media could not be loaded. The battery backup keeps my computers running while in a power cut, it also protects from surges with it's built in circuit breaker and protects from under voltage with the battery backup. The unit is relatively small and can be tucked away in small areas around the room. The software is very helpful with lots of detail about the electricity coming out of the wall as demoed in the video. The battery backup has protected me from power cuts keeping my network equipment and server running, allowing access to the internet in power cuts.The larger battery backup is worth the extra money as it can last double the amount of time and have more features such as computer interface with their PowerChute Software available freely with their website. The UPS is also has high build quality compared to cheaper knock off brand ups's and I would recommend for safety and reliability to go for a well known brand UPS.I find the lack of providing the usb connection cable, the power in cable and the lack of extra plug adaptors makes me knock off a star for this product, but it is mostly great all round and if you are thinking of buying it.

A solid, heavy (6kg) piece of kit, very scary. It doesn't have rubber feet and the bottom isn't quite flat so you need to stand it on something with a bit of "give" like a book, and hope the support dents eventually. Unpacked, there's a very strong smell of "new electronics" so open the windows until it disperses. It is fortunately very quiet, so can sit on a desk. I charged mine standalone for a day, because Internet wisdom suggests that gives the battery a longer life than if you use it under load straight away. Bizarrely, it gets slightly warm off load, but is at ambient temperature driving a desktop PC with 2 monitors. When you turn it on, the green light flashes and the box clicks for a second or three, then silence and a steady light. I guess this hiccup is caused by the computer power supply inrush current so that behaviour is nothing to worry about I hope. Joy of joys the green light is not retina-searingly bright - unlike my HDMI switch whose little blue LED can serve as a night light.Now the bad news and why only 4 stars. It comes with a 1.22m IEC C13-C14 extension lead. This doesn't sit well in the UPS and you only have to breathe on it to lose power, and hear "bzzt" noises. It's in use as I write but it will be replaced asap. The box is good value for money so no real loss to do without the cable.I've got two excellent 1m leads that fit tightly and securely (and have just ordered a 3m lead to replace the dodgy one). Don't be a cheapskate, play safe and buy one more like this.MHP® 1m C13 to C14 IEC Extension Cable Hot and Cold (Male/Female Kettle) Lead - Monitor to PC Power LeadFinally, the price went up after I did my research, then went down after I bought it. Exchange rates or Amazon being crafty?