UPS Battery Backups under $1,500

3 UPS battery backups under $1,500 from APC, CyberPower and Eaton. Prices run $1,416 to $1,495.

LiebertSpec score 8.4

1500 VA, 1350 Watts, rack, Line interactive

+1500VA and 1350W capacity for larger equipment loads

+Lithium-ion battery for a lighter, longer-lived pack

+Pure sine wave output for sensitive electronics

$1,415.99-10%Was: ~~$1,575.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details

APCSpec score 8.3

1500 VA, 1000 Watts, rack, Line interactive

+Sine wave output for sensitive electronics

+Network management support for remote monitoring

+Rack mount form for server racks

−Rack mount form does not suit desktop placement

$1,495.55

as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details

Eaton

1500 VA, 8 Outlets

+1500 VA capacity for small desktop and network equipment

+Eight UPS outlets to power several devices at once

$1,440.66

as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

VA	Watts	Form	Design	Outlets	Spec score	Price
1500	1350	rack	Line interactive		8.4	$1,415.99 as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
1500	1000	rack	Line interactive		8.3	$1,495.55 as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
1500				8	n/a	$1,440.66 as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details

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