APCTechnical Specification MatrixAnalysis Date: 20 September 2026Evaluated at £714.99
APC Smart-UPS SMC1500IC - 8x C13, USB, SmartConnect, 1500VA
APC Smart-UPS SMC1500IC - 8x C13, USB, SmartConnect, 1500VA, Line-Interactive, 1.5 kVA, 900 W, Sine, 170 V, 300 V
6.1/ 10
Andote Tech Score
Evaluated at £714.99
Price-Tier Avg: 6.1/10
Rated on 20 September 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)
vs Price Tier CompetitorsPower Capacity (VA)1.5GB
Hardware Spec Score
4.3/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.3/10(Below Average)
Output Power (W)900W
Hardware Spec Score
10.0/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
9.9/10(Exceptional)
Weight24100g
Hardware Spec Score
5.7/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.6/10(Average)
Width171
Hardware Spec Score
5.1/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.1/10(Average)
Depth439
Hardware Spec Score
5.8/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.7/10(Average)
Height219
Hardware Spec Score
4.6/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.5/10(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
•High-End Price Bracket£714
High-end product priced in the upper bracketPremium Tier
✕Limited Power Capacity (VA)1.5GB
Significantly below category average benchmark4.3/10
✓High-End Output Power (W)900W
Top-tier capability in this category10.0/10
!Heavy Weight24.10kg
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.7/10
!Modest Width171.0
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.1/10
!Modest Depth439.0
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.8/10
✕Limited Height219.0
Significantly below category average benchmark4.6/10
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