APC Back-UPS Pro BGM2200B-GR - 2200VA/1320W, 4x Schuko & 2x C13 outlets, 3x USB charger, USB dataport

Product Overview

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The APC Back-UPS Pro BGM2200B-GR is the kind of UPS that’s usually a safe bet for small offices and light server/comms setups—especially if you want solid battery backup without going into “serious rack UPS” territory. For £349 ex-VAT, it’s priced like a practical business backup: good runtime for typical office gear, sensible outlet mix (including IEC-style C13), and the USB port is handy for monitoring and clean shutdown without needing a separate box. If you’re protecting things like a NAS, small server, network gear, VoIP, and a couple of PCs, it’s a comfortable fit.

That said, it’s not for everyone. If you’ve got high-power loads (server power supplies that pull a lot under load, laser printers, big active speakers, etc.), the real-world runtime can shrink faster than people expect—so you’ll want to sanity-check your total watt draw. Also, at this price point you’re paying for “brand + reliability + monitoring,” not for maximum endurance—if your priority is long runtimes through frequent outages, you may be better off stepping up in capacity (or accepting a smaller UPS but managing expectations). Overall: buy it if you want dependable, everyday protection for core office/IT kit; skip it if you need prolonged backup or you’re powering genuinely power-hungry equipment.