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UPS Battery Backups under $250

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32 UPS battery backups under $250 from CyberPower, APC, Goldenmate and more. Most cost $172 to $229, and half cost less than $190.

Top brands: APC (8)CyberPower (6)Tripp Lite (5)

VertivSpec score 8.1

1500 VA, 850 Watts, Line interactive, 8 Outlets

+Eight outlets for multiple devices
+Automatic voltage regulation
+Surge protection included
$171.61-24%List: $227.20
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
APCSpec score 8.0

1500 VA, 900 Watts, 10 Outlets

+Ten UPS-backed outlets for multiple devices
+Includes LCD display and automatic voltage regulation
+Surge protection for computers and electronics
$189.99-24%List: $249.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:08 PST - Details
Tripp LiteSpec score 8.0

500 VA, 300 Watts, rack, Line interactive

+300 W output capacity
+1U rackmountable form factor
+Network connectivity for monitoring
−Low 300 W output for larger equipment
$229.99-21%Was: $289.95
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
Tripp LiteSpec score 8.0

1000 VA, 500 Watts, 8 Outlets

+1000VA capacity for mid-sized equipment
+500W output for moderate loads
+Eight outlets for multiple devices
$182.25-11%Was: $203.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
Tripp LiteSpec score 7.7

500 VA, 300 Watts, rack, Line interactive

+Compact 1U rack form factor
+500VA capacity for small rack equipment
+Six outlets for multiple devices
−300W output limits higher-draw equipment
$199.99-14%Was: $233.26
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
CyberPowerSpec score 8.1

1000 VA, 600 Watts, tower, 9 Outlets

+1000VA and 600W capacity for desktop computers and monitors
+Nine outlets for multiple connected devices
+Automatic shutdown support for safe power-down during outages
$175.95-7%List: $189.95
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
Tripp LiteSpec score 8.5

900 VA, 480 Watts, 12 Outlets

+Pure sine wave output
+12 outlets for multiple devices
+Automatic shutdown feature
−480 W capacity limits high-power equipment
$155.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:08 PST - Details
APCSpec score 7.7

400 VA, 220 Watts, Standby, 3 Outlets

+Slim profile suits digital signage and POS mounting
+VESA, DIN-rail and wall mount options
+Three outlets for small device loads
−Standby design offers basic protection only
−Only 220 watts of real power output
$213.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
APCSpec score 8.2

1350 VA, 810 Watts, 6 Outlets

+Pure sine wave output for sensitive electronics
+Six outlets for multiple devices
+810W capacity for desktop computers and gaming setups
$237.58
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
CyberPowerSpec score 8.5

1000 VA, 600 Watts, tower, 10 Outlets

+Pure sine wave output for sensitive electronics
+1000VA and 600W capacity for desktop computers and monitors
+Ten outlets for multiple connected devices
$179.95
as of 11/04/2026 05:08 PST - Details
APCSpec score 7.7

1000 VA, 600 Watts, 8 Outlets

+Rated at 1000 VA and 600 watts for desktop office equipment
+Provides 8 outlets for multiple devices
+Automatic voltage regulation listed for unstable power
$183.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
APCSpec score 7.8

1200 VA, 650 Watts, 8 Outlets

+Includes 8 UPS battery-backed outlets for connected devices
+Designed for home office use per its name
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
APCSpec score 7.6

1050 VA, 600 Watts

+Suits computers, office equipment and Wi-Fi equipment per its name
+Provides battery backup during short power outages
−Lower output capacity than larger UPS units for heavy loads
$182.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
APCSpec score 7.5

900 VA, 540 Watts

+Suits home office and Wi-Fi equipment per its name
+Provides battery backup during short power outages
$160.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
GoldenmateSpec score 8.5

1000 VA, 800 Watts, 8 Outlets

+Pure sine wave output
+Lithium battery technology
+Eight outlets for multiple devices
$209.99-16%List: $249.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
GoldenmateSpec score 8.4

1000 VA, 600 Watts, 8 Outlets

+Pure sine wave output
+Lithium battery technology
+Eight outlets for multiple devices
$189.99-14%List: $219.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
GoldenmateSpec score 7.9

600 VA, 360 Watts, Standby, 6 Outlets

+Lithium battery technology
+Six outlets for multiple devices
+Two USB ports for charging
−Standby topology offers less protection than line interactive
$159.99-9%List: $174.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:10 PST - Details
CyberPowerSpec score 7.4

500 VA, 300 Watts, rack, 6 Outlets

−500 va: 27 of the 31 here have a higher va
$219.95-8%List: $239.95
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
GoldenmateSpec score 8.8

1000 VA, 600 Watts, 8 Outlets

+Pure sine wave output
+Lithium battery technology
+Eight outlets for multiple devices
$199.99-13%List: $229.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:10 PST - Details
GoldenmateSpec score 8.9

1000 VA, 800 Watts, 8 Outlets

+Pure sine wave output
+Lithium battery technology
+Eight outlets for multiple devices
$239.99-11%List: $269.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
CyberPowerSpec score 8.3

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
PowMrSpec score 7.8

1500 VA, 800 Watts, 3 Outlets

+1500VA and 800W capacity for desktop and network equipment
+LCD display and automatic voltage regulation included
+Three outlets for connecting devices
−Only three outlets for connecting devices
$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
PowMrSpec score 8.6

1500 VA, 800 Watts, 6 Outlets

+1500VA and 800W capacity for desktop and network equipment
+Lithium battery type for lighter weight
+Six outlets for connecting several devices
$178.98
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
CyberPowerSpec score 8.4

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 8.4

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
Ske Smart Key EnergySpec score 8.0

1500 VA, 900 Watts, 10 Outlets

+1500VA and 900W capacity for desktop and network equipment
+Ten outlets for connecting several devices
+Built-in surge protection with battery backup
$185.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
Ske Smart Key EnergySpec score 8.0

1500 VA, 900 Watts, 8 Outlets

+1500VA and 900W capacity for desktop and network equipment
+Eight outlets for connecting several devices
+LCD display and automatic voltage regulation included
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
PowMrSpec score 7.8

1500 VA, 800 Watts

+1500VA and 800W capacity for desktop and network equipment
+Fast 2 to 6 millisecond transfer time to battery
+Designed for network and power protection
$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details

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5003008.0$229.99
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100050088.0$182.25
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900480128.5$155.99
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40022037.7$213.99
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135081068.2$237.58
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
1000600108.5$179.95
as of 11/04/2026 05:08 PST - Details

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