APCTechnical Specification MatrixAnalysis Date: 20 September 2026Evaluated at £333.99
APC Smart-UPS SC 450VA 230V - 1U Rackmount/Tower
APC Smart-UPS SC 450VA 230V - 1U Rackmount/Tower, Line-Interactive, 0.45 kVA, 280 W, Sine, 151 V, 302 V
6.6/ 10
Andote Tech Score
Evaluated at £333.99
Price-Tier Avg: 5.9/10
Rated on 20 September 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)
vs Price Tier CompetitorsPower Capacity (VA)0.45GB
Hardware Spec Score
4.0/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.0/10(Below Average)
Output Power (W)280W
Hardware Spec Score
10.0/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
10.0/10(Exceptional)
Weight10200g
Hardware Spec Score
8.2/10(Excellent)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
8.2/10(Excellent)
Width432
Hardware Spec Score
7.3/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.3/10(Very Good)
Depth383
Hardware Spec Score
5.5/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.5/10(Average)
Height44
Hardware Spec Score
4.1/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.1/10(Below Average)
How We Calculate This Score
Our objective rating combines Hardware Spec Quality (measuring real-world component power benchmarked across the entire category on a 1–10 scale) with a Price-to-Value Index (evaluating technical capability relative to selling price). User reviews and merchant sponsorships do not influence this score.
Score Deciding Factors7 Key drivers
✓Competitive Price£333
Favorable price-to-performance ratio in categoryHigh Value
✕Limited Power Capacity (VA)0.5GB
Significantly below category average benchmark4.0/10
✓High-End Output Power (W)280W
Top-tier capability in this category10.0/10
✓Lightweight Weight10.20kg
Top-tier capability in this category8.2/10
•Standard Width432.0
Solid standard benchmark for category7.3/10
!Modest Depth383.0
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.5/10
✕Limited Height44.0
Significantly below category average benchmark4.1/10
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