The Complete Guide to APC UPS Systems: Every Product Line Explained

Why Choose an APC UPS?

APC by Schneider Electric is the world's most trusted name in uninterruptible power supplies. Whether you're protecting a home office PC, a gaming rig, or an entire server room, APC has a UPS solution designed for your needs. Power outages, surges, and sags can damage equipment, corrupt data, and cause costly downtime — an APC UPS eliminates those risks.

In this guide, we break down every APC UPS product line we carry, with real specs and pricing so you can find the perfect fit.

APC Back-UPS BX Series — Affordable Everyday Protection

The Back-UPS BX series is APC's most budget-friendly line, designed for home users and small offices. These tower units feature Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) to correct voltage fluctuations without switching to battery, extending battery life and providing consistent power to connected devices.

All BX models come with Australian sockets, a 2-year warranty, and a compact tower design that fits neatly under a desk.

ModelCapacityPrice (inc GST) BX750MI-AZ750VA$148.03 BX950MI-AZ950VA$186.45 BX1200MI-AZ1200VA$225.00 BX1600MI-AZ1600VA$290.10

Best for: Home PCs, modems, routers, NAS devices, and basic home office setups.

APC Back-UPS BK Series — Classic Standby Protection

The Back-UPS BK series provides classic standby UPS protection with surge-only outlets and data line protection via RJ-45 for phone/fax/DSL lines. The BK650-AS features 4 IEC C13 outlets, a compact 16.5 x 9.1 x 28.4 cm footprint, and delivers up to 35 minutes of runtime at 100W.

These units are user-replaceable battery models, so when the battery eventually wears out, you can swap it yourself without tools.

ModelCapacityOutletsPrice (inc GST) BK350EI350VA / 210W4x IEC C13$144.80 BK500EI500VA / 300W4x IEC C13$178.54 BK650-AS650VA4x IEC C13$235.95

Best for: Entry-level protection for POS systems, desktop PCs, and peripherals.

APC Back-UPS Pro BR Series — LCD Monitoring & Extended Runtime

Step up to the Back-UPS Pro BR series for LCD status monitoring, AVR, and more outlets. These tower units feature an informative LCD panel showing real-time power conditions, load levels, and battery status. With 6–10 IEC outlets and optional external battery packs (BR24BPG), you can extend runtime for longer outages.

The BR series delivers pure sine wave output on battery, making it safe for sensitive electronics like laser printers and audio equipment.

ModelCapacityOutletsPrice (inc GST) BR650MI650VA6x IEC$284.76 BR900MI900VA6x IEC$473.47 BR1300MI1300VA8x IEC$593.25 BR1500GI1500VA / 865W10x IEC C13$668.94 BR1600MI1600VA8x IEC$655.40 BR24BPGExternal Battery Pack—$372.95

Best for: Home offices, workstations, network equipment, and NAS devices that need extended runtime.

APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming — Power Protection Meets RGB

The BGM2200 is APC's first UPS built specifically for gamers. Packing 2200VA / 1320W of pure sine wave power in a striking tower design with customisable RGB lighting, it keeps your gaming rig running through blackouts without missing a frame. Available in Arctic White and Midnight Black.

With 6 Australian outlets and 230V output, it handles high-end GPUs and multi-monitor setups with ease.

ModelColourPrice (inc GST) BGM2200-AZArctic White$649.75 BGM2200BMidnight Black$729.95

Best for: Gaming PCs, streaming setups, and enthusiasts who want protection with style.

APC Easy UPS SMV Series — Line Interactive for SMBs

The Easy UPS SMV series is a line-interactive tower UPS with USB connectivity and an LCD display. These units provide battery backup and surge protection with AVR, making them ideal for small and medium businesses that need reliable power without the complexity of enterprise solutions.

All models feature 6 IEC outlets, USB management, and a 2-year warranty.

ModelCapacityPrice (inc GST) SMV750CAI750VA$329.00 SMV1000CAI1000VA$459.00 SMV1500CAI1500VA$610.20 SMV2000CAI2000VA$1,023.51

Best for: SMB offices, point-of-sale systems, and small network closets.

APC Easy UPS Online SRV Series — True Online Double Conversion

The Easy UPS Online SRV series delivers true double-conversion online UPS protection, providing zero transfer time and pure sine wave output. Available in tower and rackmount form factors, these units support extended runtime with optional external battery packs.

The SRV series is ideal for protecting servers, VoIP systems, and critical networking equipment that cannot tolerate any power interruption.

ModelCapacityForm FactorPrice (inc GST) SRV1KI1000VATower$819.25 SRV1KIL-E1000VA (Ext. Runtime)Tower$1,044.31 SRV2KIL-E2000VA (Ext. Runtime)Tower$1,511.58 SRV2KRILRK2000VA (Ext. Runtime)Rackmount$1,591.58 SRV3KRIRK-E3000VARackmount$1,999.86 SRV6KRILRK6000VA (Ext. Runtime)Rackmount$3,513.36

Best for: SMB servers, VoIP infrastructure, medical equipment, and any load requiring zero-transfer-time protection.

APC Smart-UPS C (SMC) Series — Enterprise Line Interactive

The Smart-UPS C series is APC's intelligent, efficient line-interactive UPS for network and server protection. Featuring pure sine wave output, green mode for high operating efficiency, and a graphic LCD for real-time status, the SMC series is a staple in IT departments worldwide.

Available in tower and 2U rackmount configurations, the SMC comes with IEC C13 and C19 outlets, USB and serial communication, and supports APC's PowerChute Business Edition for graceful server shutdown.

ModelCapacityForm FactorPrice (inc GST) SMC2000I2000VATower$1,693.87 SMC2000I-2U2000VARackmount 2U$2,038.52 SMC3000I3000VATower$2,411.42 SMC3000RMI2U3000VA / 2100WRackmount 2U$2,550.41

Best for: Server rooms, network closets, and business-critical IT infrastructure.

APC Smart-UPS Lithium-Ion — Next-Gen Lightweight UPS

APC's Smart-UPS Lithium-Ion range represents the future of UPS technology. Compared to traditional lead-acid models, lithium-ion batteries offer up to 3x longer battery life, 50% weight reduction, and a 5-year warranty (vs 2 years for lead-acid). The short-depth form factor fits shallow racks and wall-mount enclosures.

SmartConnect cloud monitoring lets you check UPS status from anywhere, while Network Card variants (NC models) add SNMP for enterprise management.

ModelCapacityFeaturesPrice (inc GST) SCL500RMI1UC500VASmartConnect$1,362.78 SMTL750RMI2UC750VASmartConnect$1,739.07 SCL500RMI1UNC500VANetwork Card$2,145.87 SMTL1000RMI2UC1000VASmartConnect$2,486.00 SMTL1500RMI3UC1500VASmartConnect$3,214.85 SMTL2200RMI2UC2200VASmartConnect$3,799.06 SMTL3000RMI2UC3000VASmartConnect$4,238.63 SMTL3000RMI2UCNC3000VASmartConnect + NC$5,699.00

Best for: Edge computing, retail branches, wall-mount enclosures, and anywhere weight and space are at a premium.

APC Smart-UPS Online SRT Series — True Double-Conversion for Critical Loads

The Smart-UPS SRT is APC's flagship online double-conversion UPS, delivering the highest level of power protection. With zero transfer time, pure sine wave output, and scalable external battery packs, the SRT series protects mission-critical servers, storage, and networking infrastructure from every type of power disturbance.

Available from 1kVA to 10kVA in rack/tower convertible form factors, the SRT also offers optional Network Management Cards and is compatible with APC's PowerChute software for automated graceful shutdown.

ModelCapacityForm FactorPrice (inc GST) SRT1000XLI1000VARack/Tower$2,390.22 SRT1000RMXLI1000VARackmount$2,746.28 SRT1500RMXLI1500VARackmount$3,021.62 SRT2200RMXLI2200VARackmount 2U$3,784.09 SRT3000XLI3000VA / 2700WTower$5,073.70 SRT3000RMXLI3000VA / 2700WRackmount 2U$5,400.27 SRT5KRMXLI5000VARack/Tower 3U$8,219.62 SRT6KRMXLI6000VARack/Tower 4U$9,209.50 SRT8KXLI8000VA / 8000WTower$10,792.62 SRT8KRMXLI8000VARack/Tower 6U$11,163.27 SRT10KRMXLI10000VARack/Tower 6U$12,428.87

Best for: Data centres, server rooms, critical infrastructure, medical systems, and enterprise environments.

How to Choose the Right APC UPS

Selecting the right UPS comes down to three key factors:

1. Calculate your load: Add up the wattage of all devices you need to protect. Choose a UPS with at least 20–30% more capacity than your total load.
2. Decide on topology:
   • Standby (Back-UPS BK/BX): Basic protection, 5–12ms transfer time. Fine for PCs and home equipment.
   • Line Interactive (Back-UPS Pro, SMV, Smart-UPS C): AVR corrects voltage issues without battery drain. Great for business workstations and small servers.
   • Online Double Conversion (SRV, SRT): Zero transfer time, continuous pure sine wave. Essential for servers and critical infrastructure.

1. Consider form factor: Tower units sit on or under desks. Rackmount units (2U, 4U, 6U) integrate into server racks. Many SRT models are rack/tower convertible.

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