APC BE700G-SP or APC BX800CI-GR?

[Anonymous user]

Hello, I'm searching for a UPS to my office; I intend to plug (at least) 2 iMac's, 1 laptop and 1 printer.

APC BE700G-SP or APC BX800CI-GR: what's the main difference in between them? Do they serve the same goals? Which model would be more suitable??

Thanks.

[Anonymous user]

Hello, I'm searching for a UPS to my office; I intend to plug (at least) 2 iMac's, 1 laptop and 1 printer.

APC BE700G-SP or APC BX800CI-GR: what's the main difference in between them? Do they serve the same goals? Which model would be more suitable??

Thanks.

[BillP]

Hi,

there are many differences between those UPS. The BE700G-SP has (4) Schuko CEE 7 (Battery Backup)  and (4) Schuko CEE 7 (Surge Protection) outlets.The BX800CI-GR has (4) Schuko CEE 7 (Battery Backup) outlets and automatic voltage regulation.

below are links to the product pages where you can compare the models.

http://www.apc.com/products/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=BE700G-SP

http://www.apc.com/products/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=BX800CI-GR

The UPS server the same goal by providing battery back-up during a power failure. The most important thing is to be sure the UPS can handle your load. We recommend that your load not be any greater than 80% of available output. With the BE700G-SP that is 324 watts, with the BX800CI-GR that is 384 watts.

[Anonymous user]

many thanks for your tips, bill

[BillP · Accepted solution]

Also, depending on what type of printer you have, it may be unwise to put it on the UPS.  If the printer is a laser printer, it could easily overload the UPS when the fuser, which take a lot of power, warms up.  If it's an ink jet printer or similar it probably would be ok.