Which APC ups to buy

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I have a APC BK350
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00005T3GK/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_23_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=310GB7TGTYN9J4HX7JZ4
ups that the battery is bad so I was going to buy a replacement battery but I saw on Facebook that I could buy a APC BE350G https://www.amazon.com/APC-Back-UPS-Battery-Protector-BE350G/dp/B001985SWW
Which one would be better my old one or the one off Facebook from what I saw the one I have the bk350 doesn't auto test batteries but it can connect to the APC software but the BE350G does auto test but can't access software.
The price would be the same for both units around $20 the battery is $18 and I can buy the one off Facebook for $20
 
Since APC was purchased by Schneider Electric I can no longer recommend any APC products.

Have to ask tho.... 350 VA means that it is OK for devices pulling up to about 225 watts. That's not much support or stay-up time provided there... and in this price range, the level of protection is limited.
 

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I believe it will be enough my gaming rig is on an BN1350G but this is for a mid 2011 iMac 21.5inch
Power Consumption
Idle CPU Max
81 W 106 W

I will have more stuff plugged in like a lamp and maybe a phone charger but they would be just on the surge side

21.5-inch display, 2.5GHz Intel Core i5, 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 4x2GB, 500GB Serial ATA hard drive, AMD Radeon HD 6750M graphics
 

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Why the hate for Schneider Electric?
What brand do you recommend?
 

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Oh yeah it would be fine.

I have a Schneider Electric Manufactured APC and it is very fine. I also own a Tripplite and a Cyberpower, both are great as well, in fact you can usually get a Cyberpower cheaper than APC and IMO its just as good.