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APC by Schneider Electric Smart-UPS SMC1500C 1500VA Desktop UPS

Ratings

4.7

Average rating based on 41 reviews

Rating Breakdown

32 reviewers rated this product 5 stars.

7 reviewers rated this product 4 stars.

0 reviewers rated this product 3 stars.

1 reviewers rated this product 2 stars.

1 reviewers rated this product 1 stars.

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Reviewer Recommendation

95%

Of the 39 reviewers who responded, 37 would recommend this product.

What customers are saying

The product offers reliable backup power with valuable features like pure sine wave output and automatic voltage regulation. Users praise its solid performance, easy installation, and excellent value proposition, describing it as a "staple product" suitable for small businesses and home offices. While a few customers mentioned issues with the management software, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with the product being highly recommended for its functionality and price-to-performance ratio.

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  • Customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars

    For any business that needs reliable backup power

    Reviewed by - September 5, 2025

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a sales professional, I highly recommend the APC Smart-UPS C 1440VA for any business that needs reliable backup power. This compact tower unit automatically protects your computers, servers, and equipment from power outages and voltage problems, giving you peace of mind and preventing costly downtime. With eight outlets and an easy-to-read display showing power status, it's simple to set up and monitor. The smart connectivity features let you check on your power protection remotely, and the battery is designed to last longer than typical backup units. For businesses that can't afford to lose power unexpectedly, this UPS delivers dependable protection at an excellent value.

    Review originally posted on apc.com


  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    Easiest UPS choice for everyone

    Reviewed by - November 4, 2025

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Out of the box, this one was very easy to set up. Even with a computer, monitor, dual-drive NAS, and a network switch, this particular unit seems to handle so much with ease. The screen itself doesn't stay lit all of the time so it won't burn out, but it does stay on long enough to see the info when needed. Hooking it up to the Internet was also pretty easy with a very simple startup guide to walk you through the very simple process. I'd highly recommend this to anyone who is running a small system as a server in their small office to even someone who is running a machine to run CAD- and CAD-like software.

    Review originally posted on apc.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    What a great UPS!

    Reviewed by - February 13, 2019

    I replaced an older APC UPS that I have had for many years, as I have installed a cloud based RAID and purchased a new computer. Western Digital suggested that I purchase a smart UPS, and even provided a list of recommendations. This thing, however has greatly exceeded my expectations. My previous model worked well for many year, and I had replaced the batteries in it once. This one is SO feature laden compared to the previous one. I love having so much information about my current at my fingertips, and even getting alerts when there is any issue. This is one amazing product.

    Review originally posted on apc.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    Heavy Duty cycle, well engineered product!

    Reviewed by - October 4, 2024

    I like this product and use it for various applications that involve motors which have no "spin down capacity. Foe example,just installed 20 at a fitness center where the treadmills simply stop when there is an interruption of AC, due to their poor design. With the Smart-UPS C, there is more than enough power to not only protect the treadmill electronic components but also prevent them from a sudden and dangerous stop. It can also do Network Management which in this application was not needed. Well done!

    Review originally posted on apc.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    Such a Great PRICE You'll Think It's a MISPRINT!

    Reviewed by - October 26, 2018

    If you don’t require a rack mounted UPS, this UPS is one heck of a great deal. Plenty of capacity for most home and desktop applications at a price you won’t believe. Pure sine wave output and AVR are great performance highlights, but the value of the new “SmartConnect” feature is even better. Plus, APC allows “1 Additional Year of Battery Warranty for FREE when you connect and register your Smart-UPS with SmartConnect”. Don’t pass up this incredible value!

    Review originally posted on apc.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    awesome :)

    Reviewed by - February 17, 2018

    I love this UPS. I did a test and hooked this unite to my Furman Linear Power Conditioner Elite-15 DMI Conditioner that's connected to my Yamaha 5.1 Home Theater system with AC Infinity cooling fan, 5 Polk speakers with 8 inch Sub, PS4 Pro with AC Infinity cooling fan, Sharp 70 inch Led TV, wireless router, ToughBook CF-31 with cooling fan/tray. This unit was able to run all of my gear listed..for 30MIN WITH (EVERYTHING) TURNED ON AND RUNNING!

    Review originally posted on apc.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent UPS - great value

    Verified BuyerReviewed by - April 15, 2019

    Bought this UPS several weeks ago to replace a unit that was several years old due to the battery failing to charge. The unit purchased is the current model of the one it replaced but with a few more features. Fortunately the new unit arrived and was operating a couple of days before our most recent power failure and the devices attached continued to function with out hiccup until the power was restored.

    Review originally posted on apc.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    Replacement APC

    Verified BuyerReviewed by - June 19, 2019

    The battery needed replacing. I found a trade option where I got an updated UPS with a new battery at a great price. I have used the old APC UPS for over 10 years and it has worked flawlessly. The new UPS installed easily and was up and running the same day as I received it. Great peace of mind. When the electricity fails, any computer not on the UPS gets hammered. Great purchase.

    Review originally posted on apc.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    Incredible Value for a Low Price!

    Reviewed by - October 26, 2018

    It’s hard to believe that you can purchase this much performance for such a low price! Pure sine wave output and AVR are great performance highlights, but the value of the new “SmartConnect” feature is even better. Plus, APC allows “1 Additional Year of Battery Warranty for FREE when you connect and register your Smart-UPS with SmartConnect”. Such an incredible deal!

    Review originally posted on apc.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    Becoming the standard of small business rack UPS

    Reviewed by - November 25, 2019

    These are quickly becoming the standard 1500VA solution for our small business customers with a rack that only need a smaller amount of runtime for their equipment. As always these are solid and reliable and the LCD is great and easy to read. The SmartConnect for remote monitoring works very well too. Highly recommended!

    Review originally posted on apc.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.