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APC Smart-UPS SMT1500C vs Eaton 5S 1500LCD

Full UPS Battery Backups comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official APC and Eaton sites.
2026 verdict
APC Smart-UPS SMT1500C edges out Eaton 5S 1500LCD in 2026, led by rating, capacity & output, and battery.
APC Smart-UPS SMT1500C
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APC Smart-UPS SMT1500C

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Its strongest advantages show up in rating, capacity & output, and battery, with connectivity and monitoring & management helping widen the gap. The only strong reason to choose Eaton 5S 1500LCD is if outlets & ports are more important to you than the overall verdict. For most setups, APC Smart-UPS SMT1500C is the smarter buy.
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FeatureAPC Smart-UPS SMT1500CEaton 5S 1500LCDWinner
Rating4.54.0APC Smart-UPS SMT1500C
Capacity & OutputPure Sine Wave OutputNoneAPC Smart-UPS SMT1500C
BatteryUser Replaceable Battery, Hot Swappable BatteryUser Replaceable BatteryAPC Smart-UPS SMT1500C
Outlets & PortsNoneEthernet Surge Protection, Coaxial Surge ProtectionEaton 5S 1500LCD
ConnectivityEthernetNoneAPC Smart-UPS SMT1500C
Monitoring & ManagementUSB Data Port, Network Management Card Slot, Power Management Software, Mobile App, LCD DisplayUSB Data Port, Power Management Software, LCD DisplayAPC Smart-UPS SMT1500C
Warranty3 years3 yearsTie
Automatic Voltage RegulationYESYESTie
IntegrationsHome AssistantHome AssistantTie
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APC

APC Smart-UPS SMT1500C

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  • + Rating: 4.5
  • + Capacity & Output: Pure Sine Wave Output
  • + Battery: User Replaceable Battery, Hot Swappable Battery
  • - Outlets & Ports: None vs Ethernet Surge Protection, Coaxial Surge Protection
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Eaton 5S 1500LCD

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$272.06

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  • + Outlets & Ports: Ethernet Surge Protection, Coaxial Surge Protection
  • - Rating: 4.0 vs 4.5
  • - Capacity & Output: None vs Pure Sine Wave Output

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: APC Smart-UPS SMT1500C or Eaton 5S 1500LCD?

APC Smart-UPS SMT1500C has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, capacity & output, and battery.

What is the biggest difference between APC Smart-UPS SMT1500C and Eaton 5S 1500LCD?

Rating is one of the clearest differences: APC Smart-UPS SMT1500C lists 4.5, while Eaton 5S 1500LCD lists 4.0.

Who should buy APC Smart-UPS SMT1500C?

Choose APC Smart-UPS SMT1500C if your priority is rating and capacity & output and that matters more than outlets & ports.

Who should buy Eaton 5S 1500LCD?

Choose Eaton 5S 1500LCD if your priority is outlets & ports and that matters more than rating.

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