Customer Reviews for APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming 1500VA UPS, 10 Outlets, Midnight (BGM1500B)
APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming 1500VA UPS, 10 Outlets, Midnight (BGM1500B) is Out of stock
Item # : 24471261
Model # : BGM1500B
- UPS protects electronic equipment and prevents data loss during a power outage
- Surge energy rating: 1080 joules
Price is $329.99
26 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Oct 9, 2023
The great and powerful Oz
Works great so far! Love the ability to change colors, fun!
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Dec 6, 2023
Discontinued but still purchase able
Do not buy this product it has been discontinued and they will take forever to refund you for it.
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Posted Dec 6, 2023
Discontinued but still purchase able
Do not buy this product it has been discontinued and they will take forever to refund you for it.
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Response from Staples :
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about our unit. The BGM1500B has recently been discontinued so we do still have some stock of the unit. Some resellers also have stock of it as well.
December 12, 2023
A1oudet
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Posted Oct 11, 2023
Great for stand Alone uses, not so otherwise
Always wondering who do not use battery outlets while using a UPS (so make all outlets battery ones).
Other than that seems neat, just worriing about control app as it lack lots of needed features... First in mind, is oldest and now unsupported mails protocols...
Other than that seems neat, just worriing about control app as it lack lots of needed features... First in mind, is oldest and now unsupported mails protocols...
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Response from Staples :
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about our UPS. I will pass it along to our product management team. Our SmartUPS line would have all battery outlets on the back of the unit. I believe the reasoning behind it on the BackUPS is because they generally don't support as much power draw connected to them. This way you can still have equipment connected to the UPS that would be protected from surges. I know me personally I use the surge only outlets for equipment like my secondary monitor and my speakers. My reasoning for doing is this is because that equipment didn't need to be left on during a power outage but I still want it protected from surges.
October 24, 2023
Noname
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Posted Oct 9, 2023
The great and powerful Oz
Works great so far! Love the ability to change colors, fun!
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Ernest G
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Posted Mar 26, 2023
Useful controllable options
This UPS has worked well for a year now including a few power outages and several glitches. I liked the ability to select the sensitivity ranges. I also especially liked that the lighting that could be controlled to select a color that is agreeable and to provide light on the sockets in the back.
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Posted Jul 19, 2022
Great failure!
This ran until there was a power outage. It went into F02 failure during the outage. I emailed support since neither phone number supplied in the warranty section worked. Purchased at full price in February 2022. Died during first required use in July 2022. Don not recommend. I never had a problem with APC products before so I am not sure if support was bad or not befor...
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Response from Staples :
Thank you for taking the time to review our UPS. I a m sorry to hear that you ran into issues with our unit. At your convenience I recommend reaching back out to an APCbySchneider support team for further assistance in resolving the issue. The fastest way would be to reach out to our chat team using the link in the bottom right hand corner that says "chat with us."
December 13, 2022
Nezteb
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Posted Apr 25, 2022
F02 error as soon as I plug anything into it.
I received this UPS a few days ago. I connected the battery and let it charge for several hours. After it was fully charged (the battery symbol had full bars), I tested it by plugging in my USB phone charger into the front of the device. It immediately clicked, gave and F02 error, and started smelling like ozone.
I tried unplugging and restarting the device. I did th...
I tried unplugging and restarting the device. I did th...
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DayAfter
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Posted Dec 29, 2021
Working Great!
Easy to hook up and get going. No issues. My only wish is that the LCD display would stay on all the time. It would be nice to see the watts all the time and not just when it's under load - even then, it cuts off too quick. Can this be added as a feature in a firmware update?
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MiztahSparklez
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Posted Dec 18, 2021
WARNING!! FIRE HAZARD!
Seriously... DO NOT BUY. I just got this thing and it caught on fire after I plugged it in. Less than 5-10 minutes since I've unboxed it.
I've had success with other APC units in the past.. but avoid this one.
I've had success with other APC units in the past.. but avoid this one.
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JimN
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Posted Aug 28, 2021
Great features
This APS UPS has great back-up power. The case is very nice looking and displays well. There are plenty of plugs for various devices, including ports to recharge pohones and similar devices. I would highly recommend this for anyone looking for a new Back-up UPS
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Nobody
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Posted Jul 13, 2021
All around great UPS
The first thing I noticed on this unit when I plugged it in was the LEDs. Circle on the front panel and matching color lighting the backside. But once it was powered on, the front circle would only stay green. I was not able to change the color of it, or to turn the back LED back on. I'm not sure if I just wasn't pressing the right button (there's 1 button for LED c...
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CCSI
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Posted Jul 12, 2021
Prettiest UPS I've ever owned. Functional too.
Better than a 4-star, but not a 5.
The APC Gaming Back-UPS 1500VA is a sleek looking, very good (maybe excellent) UPS.
The 10 outlets (6B+4S) are nice -- I was able to connect the system, three monitors, router, and an LED desk lamp to the battery outlets, plus a printer and powered speakers in the surge only. Still leaves two surge-protected outlets.
I don't o...
The APC Gaming Back-UPS 1500VA is a sleek looking, very good (maybe excellent) UPS.
The 10 outlets (6B+4S) are nice -- I was able to connect the system, three monitors, router, and an LED desk lamp to the battery outlets, plus a printer and powered speakers in the surge only. Still leaves two surge-protected outlets.
I don't o...
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Terry
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Posted Jul 12, 2021
Impressive!
I am impressed! This thing arrived in packaging that was made to protect during shipping. Weight is 25 lbs and approximately 16” deep by 11” tall and 4” wide. The unit is warranted for 3 years.
The UPS has a full complement of surge protected and battery backed-up outlets. There are 6 battery backed up surge outlets and 4 surge only outlets. Also, available are an Ethe...
The UPS has a full complement of surge protected and battery backed-up outlets. There are 6 battery backed up surge outlets and 4 surge only outlets. Also, available are an Ethe...
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Arcee
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Posted Jul 7, 2021
Great styling to accompany great function in an ov
This product is used to support a Sony PlayStation 4 gaming system, and it works quite well. It is a beautifully-styled product that will look attractive even if out in the open. The choice of LED colors is an added attraction that will likely appeal to gamers.
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resto69
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Posted Jul 4, 2021
Beautiful Design!
This product measures roughly 15 inches long, 11.5 inches high, and 4 inches wide. I haven't weighed it yet, but it's pretty heavy. This is partially due to the two backup batteries inside. I can run my main PC as well as my gaming laptop with no problems. I can see a multiple monitor gaming system running on this thing with plenty of load to spare. This APC unit c...
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bobscr
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Posted Jul 2, 2021
Looks as Good as it Works
This is their best model in awhile. Others work well, but have to hide them. This one complements my computer. I love the position and look of the display. Probably more color choices than needed, but with the proliferation of LED light controllers not much of an added cost. Lots of connections, both AC and USB. Long-time user of Schneider APC products. Have tried other...
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APCTMcQ
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Posted Jun 30, 2021
Making Power Protection Fun!
First, this is a beefy unit. For what I'm using it for and the location, would have liked it to be a little smaller. Overall, super impressed from the simple and easy direction set up on the box cover, the color changing lights, display information, and the light on the back of the device for the easy to view plugging.
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Israt
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Posted Jun 29, 2021
Great product with exceptional features.
Unit is a small form factor which makes placement of product easy without sacrificing space. LED ambient lighting is nice for aesthetics and theming, the amount of outlets is optimal for typical gaming setup giving 6 surge + UPS protection and 4 standard surge protection. This combined with communication ports, coaxial hookups and USB ports makes it ideal.The ability to...
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Rich D
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Posted Jun 29, 2021
Working solid!
I've plugged this into my home audio/gaming platform and it looks very cool with the different selectable colored lights! It's visually awesome but seems to do quite well with protecting my electronics from any surges or brownouts. Very easy to get up and running (just install battery and plug everything into it. You can watch the battery charge on the LCD screen to kno...
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96Impala
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Posted Jun 28, 2021
APC Back-ups Pro Gaming BackUps
Very nice easy set-up. Changed from old ups in less than 5 min.
Need a way to more easily connect bulky 9v power blocks without losing other plug ins. Customizable color LED's are cool. LED re-out is clear and easy to understand.
Need a way to more easily connect bulky 9v power blocks without losing other plug ins. Customizable color LED's are cool. LED re-out is clear and easy to understand.
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Hood33
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Posted Jun 28, 2021
Glad they thought of this.
While my work in IT is a priority, my home network also requires a fair share of attention, and my users at home are MUCH more demanding. Having our router or one of the gaming systems go down in the middle of a Battle Royale will certainly upset the folks I care about most, and when Mom loses connectivity- ain't nobody happy. APC to the rescue! This purpose-built UP...
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