Smaller UPS devices don’t necessarily require that you connect the battery before plugging in the UPS, but larger UPS units usually ship with the battery terminal disconnected. The APC 1500VA Gaming UPS is really easy to set up, but there’s one essential step that can make or break the experience: connecting the battery. Setup Process: Simple, with options for more advanced setup Also included are surge-protected coaxial ports and a 1GB data line, which will prevent any surges from traveling through your cable and Ethernet wires, further protecting your devices. This provides easy-to-reach access to charging ports for controllers or phones. On the front of the unit sit three, well-placed USB charging ports: one USB-C and two USB-A. This isn't the best placement for this button. Oddly enough, there is a circuit breaker button placed right in the middle of the outlets, which I accidentally hit while plugging in devices. Keep in mind that the more devices you have plugged into the battery backup outlets, the less time and power you will have available during outages. A four/six configuration would have been better. I found this to be a bit annoying since I had to pay extra attention to ensure my devices were plugged in the right spots. ![]() The outlets are broken up with five on each side in a row, meaning there is a single battery backup outlet on the surge protection-only side. A total of 10 outlets are available, six of which provide battery backup power and surge protection, while the four additional outlets provide only surge protection. The APC 1500VA has ample ports and outlets to ensure it can replace your current surge protector under your desk. Overall, the design of the APC 1500VA Gaming UPS serves both form and function. However, with a weight of almost 26 pounds, you may not want to make a habit of moving it around from room to room. The UPS stands at 11.4 inches tall and 4.2 inches wide, so it will fit in most desk shelves of cubbies. The customizable RGB lighting on the reactor circle can match any RGB lighting you have on your rig or peripherals, and there’s an additional RGB light on the back of the UPS that provides a glow. The screen is angled for optimal viewing, but it’s not a touch screen. There are a few buttons on the front -a power button, a menu button, a mute button, and the button to change the RGB lighting-and the ports are all positioned on the back (except for the three charging ports for devices like controllers and phones, which sit on the front of the device). There’s sufficient venting surrounding the UPS, promoting good airflow. Aside from the lighting and display, the design is relatively simple. The backlighting helps with visibility, illuminating the plugs to make connections easier. Since the ring doubles as an indicator light, the color changes during power loss events to alert you to the percentage of battery left. An easily accessible button on the front will change the RGB colors. ![]() The lights make it look as though the UPS belongs as a part of your setup. It will alert you quickly to any power changes, as well as how much charge the UPS has remaining. It comes in two colors, midnight and arctic, and features an LCD display, ringed by an RGB reactor circle that doubles as an indicator light. The APC 1500VA Gaming UPS has a slick, gamer vibe, and it’s able to neatly mesh with most gaming PCs and consoles. To find out if this UPS is a worthwhile addition to a gamer’s collection, I tested the APC 1500VA Gaming UPS for two weeks, paying special attention to its design, setup, process, ports, connectivity, and performance. ![]() The APC 1500VA Gaming UPS (uninterrupted power supply) aims to keep you going for long enough to restore power in the event of brief outages and brownouts, giving you time to safely shut down your device, preserving your valuable data and hard drives. Whether in the middle of a tense multiplayer game, boss fight or even halfway through an important piece of unsaved work, the last thing you want to is to lose everything due to a power outage or brownout. Keep reading for the full product review.Ī UPS can protect your valuable equipment from power incidents. We purchased the APC Gaming UPS so our reviewer could put it to the test.
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