S71-1500 vs APC Back-UPS Pro BRG1500G
The S71-1500 and APC Back-UPS Pro BRG1500G are 1500 VA line-interactive UPS systems for desktop, POS, network, and small IT protection. The S71-1500 differentiates with higher usable wattage, all outlets battery-backed, faster recharge, a lower-profile and lighter chassis, a touch LCD, and TAA compliance.
What the S71-1500 brings
- Higher usable wattage (900 W vs 865 W)
- All outlets battery-backed (6 vs 5, no surge-only)
- Faster recharge (4–6 h vs 8 h)
- Lower height profile and lighter
- Touch LCD interface
- TAA compliance for procurement
Side-by-side specifications
| Specification | Xtreme Power S71-1500 | APC Back-UPS Pro BRG1500G | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1500 VA / 900 W | 1500 VA / 865 W | S71 – higher usable watts |
| Topology | Line-interactive with AVR | Line-interactive with AVR | Equivalent |
| Receptacles | (6) all battery-backed | (10) total: 5 battery + 5 surge-only | S71 – more battery-backed (6 vs 5) |
| Recharge | 4–6 h to 90% | 8 h to 90% typical | S71 – faster recharge |
| Battery type | (2) 12V 9Ah VRLA, user-replaceable | APCRBC124 VRLA, user-replaceable | Both user-replaceable VRLA |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 5.1 × 12.6 × 7.1 in | 4.4 × 15.0 × 11.9 in | S71 – lower height, shorter depth |
| Weight | 23 lb | 26.7 lb | S71 – lighter |
| Display | Touch LCD | Standard LCD | S71 – touch interface |
| TAA compliance | Yes | No | S71 – government procurement |
| Warranty | 3 years (electronics & battery) | 3 years (electronics & battery) | Equal |
Specifications from Xtreme Power’s S71-1500 vs APC BRG1500G comparison; confirm against current vendor documentation.
Choosing between them
The S71-1500 leads on usable wattage, battery-backed outlets, recharge, footprint, weight, display, and TAA; the APC offers more total outlets including surge-only ports for non-critical peripherals.
Choose the S71-1500 if you need
- Higher usable wattage and all outlets battery-backed
- Faster recharge after outages
- A lower-profile, lighter chassis with touch LCD
- TAA compliance for public-sector procurement
The APC BRG1500G may fit if you need
- More total outlets (10) with surge-only separation
- An existing APC Back-UPS Pro deployment standard
- Deployment in non-regulated environments
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