APC Easy UPS 700VA - BVX700LI - UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector, Backup Battery with AVR, LED Indicators, Uninterruptible Power Supply

Delivered as promised. It certainly lights up when you plug it in, and power goes through it to the (up to 4) units connected. There is only 1 power cord supplied though. So it seems to work but its true worth hasn’t been tested by a power cut yet. Build quality seems solid. It’s easy to set up and it does buzz a little and it is permanently lit up with large bright green lights. Not something for the bedroom!

No device in the UK can plug into this UPS. The UPS unit is supposed to stand between the power socket and the device. The specs say that you can connect computers, monitors and routers. Each of those devices have power cables that connects the device to the UK standard power socket. The UPS should have the same so that I can plug in my devices. Why is anyone selling in the UK UPSs without the right plug? Very frustrating. Returning with disappointment.

Does exactly what I need it to: provide clean power to my Mac and step-in during momentary power loss e.g. switching to backup battery power during wider outage.

I've only just recently bought this UPS despite eyeing a UPS up for a while now. I wasn't as prepared as I should have been, so hopefully this review will help you to be more prepared than I was.Pros:- Good, solid unit with a bit of heft.- Apart from the alarms, which are mutable, quiet enough operation even when on battery.- A fair amount of IEC sockets to plug in several devices.- Battery backup and surge protection.- A reasonable 2 year warranty.- Very easy to set up and use, once you have the right cables.- Loud, but mutable alarms.Cons:- Seems to come with a European mains plug instead of a UK mains plug.- Batteries NOT user replaceable.- On the expensive side, but solid enough to excuse this mostly.As this only comes with a European mains plug and only 1 IEC adapter, I recommend that you buy a UK mains plug to power the UPS itself. I also recommend you buy 5 or 6 IEC to UK socket adapters so you can plug your standard UK plugs into the UPS, essential for devices like routers, printers, some monitors etc. that don't have a C13 plug type.These are the cables/adapters I bought, these work great for me.- Invero® 0.5M IEC C14 Cable Connector Plug to 1 Gang Mains Power Lead 13 Amp UK Socket 0.5 Metre(I got 5 of these to plug my monitor, router and other devices for later).- kenable UK Mains C19 Uninterrupted Power Supply UPS/Server Mains Power Cable 2m [2 metres]Overall I am very happy with this UPS. I don't know exactly how long it will power my load on battery. I think it would be pointless to state anyway as my load may differ significantly from yours. I hope this review is helpful to you.

This is a solid, well-built UPS, reassuringly weighty at over 15 kg. It feels robust and is slightly longer but shorter in height compared with the older APC unit it replaced.Unfortunately, there are some big drawbacks for UK buyers:* Wrong power cable supplied – The unit ships only with a European-style mains lead, making it unusable out of the box. You’ll need a UK 3-pin to IEC C19 cable, not the standard “kettle lead” many of us have spares of. This oversight cost me an extra £10 and delayed installation by a full day. At this price point, APC should know better—UK mains plugs are not optional.* Very limited functionality – There is no connectivity at all. That means you cannot:• Use PowerChute software to configure thresholds, check battery health, or run self-tests• View logs of power cuts or expected runtime under load• Disable the buzzer or bright green front-panel lighting• Integrate with PC/server power management software for automatic shutdownsInstead, you’re left with just a single button on the front panel. It works, but compared with APC’s more advanced units, it feels stripped back and basic.On the plus side, once powered up it performs reliably, and the gentle operating buzz isn’t too intrusive.Verdict: At half the normal price, it’s just about worth it as a budget UPS. But the missing UK power lead is an unnecessary frustration, and the lack of management features makes it unsuitable for more serious setups like servers. APC really need to get their act together on the power lead.

Good little UPS that has sat quietly and done it's job. Superb customer service from the manufacturer when it decided not to be quiet and started emitting a continuous beep. I rang them up and the very helpful tech solved the problem within 10 minutes on an 0800 number and is checking back with me in a fortnight to confirm the unit is okay. The problem was almost certainly down to electricity works at the back of our building rather than the UPS. Highly recommended.

Good but no display to show remaining battery power. Beeps every 60 seconds when no mains input but this is easily disabled with quick press of the button.Lack of remaining power is a big miss. How much does a strip of 10 LEDs cost ?

This is perfect for a home office computer and to back up your network, wi-fi and internet switches and routers. I work from home so it allows me to continue working when power is disrupted. I have one to back up my computers and servers and one to back up my network switches, wi-fi router and internet router. I even have a few small lights connected so I am not in the dark. I tested the configuration and got 3 hours of backup. I even ran an extension cable to my smart TV and it worked. Be aware the outlets on the back of the UPS are all IEC 14. I had to purchase IEC 14 to UK standard 3-pin plug adapters to power my devices as none had IEC 14 connectors. Here is a link to the plugs. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0B1JKL86J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 To plug into the wall outlet I also had to buy a EU to UK plug adapter (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07L1LZ57B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) because it comes with an EU two-pin plug and not a UK plug. Minor annoyances but worth it.