Schneider Electric has today announced the availability of its APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) in Europe. The APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming UPS is specifically designed with gamers, streamers, and influencers in mind, delivering uninterruptible power protection, even in regions where the grid is unstable, keeping GPU-powered PCs, leading consoles, streamers, and gamers connected to both their online gaming experiences and audiences, regardless of power disruptions.
To deliver robust protection, APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming UPS features sine wave battery backup power - delivering the smooth electrical current required by sensitive electronics and AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulation), and helping to protect against power irregularities that can result in glitches and buffering during an outage to extend the lifespan of gaming equipment.
The APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming also features a patented reactor circle which is visible from every angle, providing the status of the UPS’ remaining battery power, and details on surges, dips, power outages, while highlighting building wiring faults.
APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming Features
Reactor Circle: When the Gaming UPS is on battery backup power, the reactor circle ticks down to show how much time is left, at a glance.160-Degree Slant: APC made sure the reactor circle is titled at 160 degrees, so it's visible from nearly every angle.
Functional Lighting: When the Gaming UPS detects a power anomaly — like surges, dips, and even wiring faults — it notifies gamers with pulsing lights.
Six Battery Back-up Outlets: Complete with surge protection, the unit instantly powers sensitive electronics, such as an Xbox, PlayStation, PCs, TVs, or routers/modems, during a power loss.
Four Additional Surge-Only Outlets: Designed to protect against unsafe power surges and "hard shutdowns" that can permanently damage equipment.
Three Front USB Ports: To recharge devices, like gaming headsets and mobile phones.
Custom Design: Available in two colour options – Arctic (BGM1500) and Midnight (BGM1500B), both with 12 customizable RGB LED lights to match a user's gaming setup.
Compact Power Protection for Smart Devices
As part of the introduction, Schneider Electric has also announced that its APC Back-UPS Connect UPS has been restocked and is available for purchase in Europe. APC Back-UPS Connect is a compact UPS, designed to power compatible routers, modems, voice-over IP (VoIP) systems and other smart home devices - using lithium-ion batteries to offer up-to 4 hours of runtime and deliver reliable connectivity during a power outage.
Specifications
1320W / 2200 VA
6 outlets
2 USB-A, 1 USB-C ports
Estimated Runtime
Gaming PC with one monitor: 10 minutes
Gaming laptop with one monitor: 20 minutes
Xbox Series X and 55-inch TV: 15 minutes
PlayStation 5 and 55-inch TV: 11 minutes
Pricing and Availability
The APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming UPS (£490.80) and APC Back-UPS Connect (£71.99.) are available for purchase immediately in Europe.
