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Tower UPS Battery Backups

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54 tower UPS battery backups from CyberPower, Vertiv, APC and more. Most cost $208 to $23,548, and half cost less than $1,095.

Top brands: Vertiv (12)CyberPower (10)APC (6)

RctcbrzvtwSpec score 7.3

750 VA, 500 Watts, tower, Line interactive

+750VA capacity with built-in battery
+Line interactive design for voltage regulation
+Tower form factor for desktop placement
−Requires 230V power input
$935.96
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
RctcbrzvtwSpec score 7.3

1000 VA, 800 Watts, tower, Line interactive

+1KVA capacity for moderate loads
+800W output for desktop and small equipment
+Line interactive design for voltage regulation
−No internal battery, requires separate battery
−Requires 220V power input
$287.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
RctcbrzvtwSpec score 7.3

1000 VA, 800 Watts, tower, Line interactive

+1KVA capacity for moderate loads
+800W output for desktop and small equipment
+Line interactive design for voltage regulation
−No internal battery, requires separate battery
−Requires 220V power input
$527.98
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
APC

5000 VA, tower

+5000 VA capacity for heavier equipment loads
+Multiple high-current outlets including L6-30R and L14-30R
+LCD display for status readings
−Tower form factor takes more floor space than rack units
$11,660.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
Vertiv

tower, Online

+40kVA capacity for high-load three-phase installations
+Online topology for continuous conditioned power
+Includes Vertiv RDU120 card
−Tower form factor needs dedicated floor space
$34,709.55
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
Vertiv

tower, Online

+30kVA capacity for larger three-phase loads
+Online topology for continuous conditioned power
+Includes Vertiv RDU120 card
−Tower form factor needs dedicated floor space
$26,053.63
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
Vertiv

tower, Online

+Online topology provides continuous conditioned power to connected loads
+30 kVA capacity for heavier three-phase equipment
+Tower form factor stands alone without a rack
−Three-phase 208/120VAC wiring needs a qualified installer
$25,289.39
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
GenericSpec score 8.6

5000 VA, tower, Online

+Scalable from 5KW to 20KW for growing loads
+N+1 redundancy for added backup protection
+Pure sine wave output for sensitive equipment
−Requires 208/240V power input
No price recorded yet.
APCSpec score 8.2

1000 VA, 600 Watts, tower, Line interactive

+1000 VA capacity for desktop or home office gear
+Eight NEMA 5-15R outlets for connected devices
+Pure sine wave output
−Only 600 watts of real power capacity
−Line-interactive design rather than online
No price recorded yet.
VertivSpec score 7.9

15000 VA, tower, Online

+15kVA capacity for mid-range three-phase loads
+Online topology for continuous conditioned power
+Includes Vertiv card
−Tower form factor needs dedicated floor space
No price recorded yet.
APC

5000 VA, tower

+5 kVA capacity for heavier equipment loads
+Multiple high-current outlets including L6-30R and L14-30R
+Includes a transformer from 208V to 120V output
−Tower form factor takes more floor space than rack units
No price recorded yet.
VertivSpec score 8.3

tower, Online

+Online topology for continuous conditioned power to connected equipment
+Pure sine wave output suits sensitive electronic loads
+Tower form factor for floor placement
$15,212.16
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
APCSpec score 8.2

1500 VA, 100 Watts, tower, Line interactive

+Sine wave output for sensitive electronics
+8 outlets for multiple devices
+Automatic shutdown support for connected computers
$597.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
FeikteeySpec score 7.9

1000 VA, 800 Watts, tower, Online

+Tower form factor for desk or floor placement
+Pure sine wave output for sensitive electronics
+Online topology provides continuous conditioned power
$593.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
CyberPowerSpec score 7.9

1500 VA, 900 Watts, tower, 12 Outlets

+1500VA and 900W capacity for larger desktop setups
+Twelve outlets for many connected devices
+Automatic shutdown support for safe power-down during outages
$199.95
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
CyberPowerSpec score 7.8

1500 VA, 900 Watts, tower, 10 Outlets

+1500VA and 900W capacity for larger desktop setups
+Ten outlets for multiple connected devices
+Automatic shutdown support for safe power-down during outages
$219.95
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
Tripp LiteSpec score 7.8

1500 VA, 900 Watts, tower, 8 Outlets

+1500VA capacity for larger equipment loads
+Pure sine wave output for sensitive electronics
+900W output for substantial connected devices
$504.09
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
RctcbrzvtwSpec score 7.4

1500 VA, 900 Watts, tower, Line interactive

+1500VA capacity with 900 watts of output power
+Tower form factor with built-in battery
+Line interactive design for voltage regulation
$1,559.93
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
RctcbrzvtwSpec score 7.4

1500 VA, 1000 Watts, tower, Line interactive

+1500VA capacity with 1000 watts of output power
+Tower form factor with built-in battery
+Line interactive design for voltage regulation
$1,511.93
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
RctcbrzvtwSpec score 7.3

1000 VA, 600 Watts, tower, Line interactive

+1000VA capacity with 600 watts of output power
+Tower form factor with built-in battery
+Line interactive design with AVR and surge protection
$499.18
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
Electronics Basket

1500 VA, tower

+1500 VA capacity for mid-sized equipment
+Rack or tower use with rackable design
+SmartConnect port for remote monitoring
$1,189.95
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
Opti UPSSpec score 7.9

1500 VA, 1500 Watts, tower, Online

+Pure sine wave output
+Online double conversion topology
+Four outlets for connected equipment
No price recorded yet.
APC

400 VA, tower

+Tower design stands upright on a desk or floor
+Provides battery backup during short power outages
No price recorded yet.
Tripp LiteSpec score 7.8

1500 VA, 900 Watts, tower, 8 Outlets

+Pure sine wave: only 15 of 54 here have one
$208.34
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
LiebertSpec score 7.8

1500 VA, 1350 Watts, tower, Line interactive

+1350 watts: 27 of the 37 here have fewer watts
+Pure sine wave: only 15 of 54 here have one
−Line interactive: 18 of the 36 here have a higher design
$614.62
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
Ske Smart Key EnergySpec score 7.3

625 VA, 360 Watts, tower, 7 Outlets

−625 va: 47 of the 50 here have a higher va
$88.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

UPS battery backupVAWattsFormDesignSpec scorePrice
750500towerLine interactive7.3$935.96
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
1000800towerLine interactive7.3$287.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
1000800towerLine interactive7.3$527.98
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
5000towern/a$11,660.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
towerOnlinen/a$34,709.55
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
towerOnlinen/a$26,053.63
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
towerOnlinen/a$25,289.39
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
5000towerOnline8.6No current price
1000600towerLine interactive8.2No current price
15000towerOnline7.9No current price

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