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UPS Battery Backups

509 UPS battery backups from APC, CyberPower, Eaton and more. Most cost $15 to $11,750, and half cost less than $190.

Recommended UPS Battery Backups

EatonSpec score 7.8

3000 VA, Line interactive

+3000 VA capacity for larger equipment loads
+Pure sine wave output for sensitive electronics
+Rack or tower mountable in a 2U form
−Line interactive topology rather than online double-conversion
$1,943.81
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
EatonSpec score 7.8

8000 VA, 8000 Watts, rack, Online

+8000 VA and 8000 W capacity for heavy loads
+Online double-conversion topology for continuous power conditioning
+Hardwired input for permanent installation
−Requires a 208V supply, not standard household outlets
$8,396.25
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
EatonSpec score 7.8

8000 VA, 8000 Watts, rack, Online

+8000 VA and 8000 W capacity for heavy loads
+Rackable design fits standard server racks
+Online double-conversion topology for continuous power conditioning
−Takes 4U of rack space
$12,116.70
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
LvsedtalSpec score 7.8

10000 VA, 9000 Watts, Online

+10 kVA and 9000 watt capacity for heavy loads
+Online topology for continuous conditioned power output
+Voltage stabilization for steady output power
−Delayed runtime of 1 hour rather than immediate extended backup
$7,675.88
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
VertivSpec score 7.8

20000 VA, tower, Online

+20kVA capacity for medium-sized three-phase loads
+Online topology for continuous conditioned power
+Tower form factor for floor placement
−Tower form factor needs dedicated floor space
$23,000.55
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
VertivSpec score 7.8

20000 VA, tower, Online

+20kVA capacity for medium-sized three-phase loads
+Online topology for continuous conditioned power
+Includes Vertiv card
−Tower form factor needs dedicated floor space
$21,963.41
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
VertivSpec score 7.8

20000 VA, tower, Online

+20kVA capacity for medium-sized three-phase loads
+Online topology for continuous conditioned power
+Includes Vertiv RDU120 card
−Tower form factor needs dedicated floor space
$24,300.53
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
VertivSpec score 7.8

20000 VA, tower, Online

+20kVA capacity for medium-sized three-phase loads
+Online topology for continuous conditioned power
+Includes Vertiv RDU120 card
−Tower form factor needs dedicated floor space
$24,500.55
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
VertivSpec score 7.8

20000 VA, tower, Online

+Online double conversion topology for continuous power protection
+20 kVA capacity suits larger three-phase equipment loads
+Tower form factor stands alone without a rack
−Three-phase 208/120VAC wiring needs a qualified installer
$23,548.62
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
APCSpec score 7.7

3000 VA, 2700 Watts, rack, Line interactive

+3000VA capacity for high-load rack equipment
+Pure sine wave output for sensitive electronics
+Rack-mountable form factor for server racks
−Line interactive design, not double-conversion
$1,830.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
EatonSpec score 7.7

1000 VA, 920 Watts, Line interactive, 10 Outlets

+1000 VA capacity for small office equipment
+10 outlets for multiple connected devices
+Network monitoring capability
−Line interactive topology rather than online double-conversion
$1,443.07
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
EatonSpec score 7.7

1440 VA, Line interactive

+Pure sine wave output for sensitive electronics
+Rack or tower mountable in a 2U form
+Automatic voltage regulation
−Line interactive topology rather than online double-conversion
$1,055.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
Tripp LiteSpec score 7.7

8000 VA, 7200 Watts, rack, Online

+8000VA capacity with 7200W output
+Online topology provides continuous power conditioning
+Rackmount design fits standard server racks
−Rackmount form requires a rack for installation
$5,829.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
VertivSpec score 7.7

15000 VA, tower, Online

+15kVA capacity for mid-range three-phase loads
+Online topology for continuous conditioned power
+Includes Vertiv RDU120 card
−Tower form factor needs dedicated floor space
$18,140.54
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
VertivSpec score 7.7

15000 VA, tower, Online

+15kVA capacity for mid-range three-phase loads
+Online topology for continuous conditioned power
+Includes Vertiv RDU120 card
−Tower form factor needs dedicated floor space
$19,581.06
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
APCSpec score 7.6

5000 VA, rack

+5 kVA capacity for heavier equipment loads
+Twelve 5-20R outlets for many connected devices
+Network card included for remote monitoring
−4U height uses more rack space than 2U models
$9,864.84
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
EatonSpec score 7.6

6000 VA, rack, Online

+6000 VA capacity for larger rack loads
+3U rack or tower form factor
+Online double-conversion topology for continuous power conditioning
−Requires a 3U rack space or floor space
$10,290.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
Opti UPSSpec score 7.6

800 VA, 480 Watts, Line interactive

+Line interactive design regulates voltage between battery outages
+Includes automatic shutdown support for connected equipment
+Built-in AVR surge protection for European 230 volt mains
−Rated for 480 watts, so high-draw equipment will not fit
$109.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
RctcbrzvtwSpec score 7.6

6000 VA, 4800 Watts, tower, Online

+4800 W output capacity
+Online double conversion topology
+Tower form factor for floor placement
−No internal battery, batteries sold separately
$1,991.91
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
RctcbrzvtwSpec score 7.6

6000 VA, 6000 Watts, tower, Line interactive

+Rated at 6000 VA and 6000 W for large loads
+Tower form factor stands on its own without a rack
+Line interactive topology regulates voltage without switching to battery
−Ships without an internal battery, so batteries must be added separately
$1,391.94
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
APCSpec score 7.5

1500 VA, 900 Watts, rack

+Provides 1500VA and 900W of backup capacity
+Pure sine wave output suits sensitive electronics
+Rack-mount and tower form allows flexible placement
−Not sold in Vermont
$864.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
CyberPowerSpec score 7.5

1350 VA, 810 Watts, 10 Outlets

+1350VA and 810W capacity for mid-sized desktop setups
+Ten outlets for multiple connected devices
+Automatic shutdown support for safe power-down during outages
−Simulated sine wave output rather than pure sine wave
$174.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
EatonSpec score 7.5

8000 VA, 7200 Watts

+Tower or rack mountable for flexible placement
+Hardwired installation for permanent setups
+Rated for six minutes of stand-by time
−Hardwired installation is not a plug-in option
$17,405.53
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
Tripp LiteSpec score 7.5

900 VA, 480 Watts, 6 Outlets

+900VA capacity with 480W real power
+Six outlets for desktop equipment
+Automatic shutdown feature included
−Lower wattage than rack-mount UPS units
$72.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
RctcbrzvtwSpec score 7.4

3000 VA, 2400 Watts, Line interactive

+Rated at 3000 VA and 2400 watts for larger loads
+Line interactive design regulates voltage without using battery power
+Sold without an internal battery, so a battery must be added
−No internal battery included, so extra setup is needed
$851.96
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
RctcbrzvtwSpec score 7.4

3000 VA, 2400 Watts, tower, Line interactive

+2400 W output capacity
+Tower form factor for floor or desk placement
+Line interactive topology
−No internal battery, batteries sold separately
$1,511.93
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
RctcbrzvtwSpec score 7.3

1000 VA, 600 Watts, tower, Line interactive

+Tower form factor with built-in battery
+Line interactive topology for voltage regulation
+Designed for 230V operation
−Runtime depends on the connected load
$1,175.95
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
RctcbrzvtwSpec score 7.3

1000 VA, 600 Watts, tower, Line interactive

+1000VA capacity with built-in battery
+Line interactive design for voltage regulation
+Tower form factor for desktop placement
−Requires 230V power input
$1,103.95
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details

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