UPS Battery Backups under $250

5 UPS battery backups under $250 from CyberPower, APC, Goldenmate and more. Most cost $160 to $237, and half cost less than $200.

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

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

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

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

Compare specs

VA	Watts	Outlets	Spec score	Price
500	300	6	7.7	$199.99 as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
1350	810	6	8.2	$237.58 as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
600	360	6	7.9	$159.99 as of 11/04/2026 05:10 PST - Details
500	300	6	7.4	$219.95 as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
1500	800	6	8.6	$178.98 as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details

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