APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming, 2200 VA, 1320 W, Tower, 230 V, 4 × Schuko and 2 × IEC C13

The APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming BGM2200B-GR is a line-interactive UPS designed to protect high-performance PCs and gaming consoles. It provides an apparent power of 2200VA and a real power of 1320W. At full load, the UPS supplies power for 0.47 minutes, while at half load, the backup time extends to 4.17 minutes. Inside is a 24V lead-acid battery, which the user can replace themselves with the APCRBC216 replacement type. The entire process of charging a depleted battery takes approximately 16 hours. Integrated electronics protect the battery from deep discharge, which helps to extend its overall lifespan. To power sensitive electronics with active power factor correction (PFC), the UPS generates a pure sine wave output, which prevents compatibility issues. Integrated automatic voltage regulation (AVR) stabilises fluctuating mains voltage without needing to switch to battery, thereby extending its life. The backup power supply combines high performance with advanced protection features, including data and telephone line protection. 

Power and supply stability

The APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming BGM2200B-GR operates with line-interactive topology and delivers an apparent power of 2200VA, which corresponds to a real power of 1320W. The unit achieves an efficiency of 99.0% at full load and 98.9% at half load. The automatic voltage regulation (AVR) feature corrects undervoltage and overvoltage without switching to battery power, thus saving its capacity for a complete outage. A pure sine wave output is crucial for modern power supplies with active power factor correction (PFC) found in high-performance gaming PCs and servers.

Gaming features and management

The APC Back-UPS BGM2200B-GR is specifically aimed at gaming rigs, as evidenced by its RGB backlighting with 12 individually customisable LEDs. The circular indicator on the front panel visually communicates the status, remaining battery capacity or faults. Three smart USB charging ports (a combination of Type-A and C) are used for powering gaming peripherals and mobile devices. For management, it uses a dedicated USB port with HID compatibility and PowerChute Serial Shutdown software, which automates a safe computer shutdown during a prolonged power outage.

Connectivity options

A total of six output sockets are available for connecting appliances. Three of them are fully battery-backed and surge-protected, while the remaining three provide only surge protection for less critical devices. Surge protection with an absorption of 1080J protects connected electronics from power spikes in the grid. The black APC Back-UPS Pro also includes data network protection via RJ-45 ports and telephone line protection via RJ-11 ports. Additionally, noise filtering suppresses electromagnetic and radio frequency interference.