UPS Battery Backups under $500

4 UPS battery backups under $500 from APC, CyberPower and Ubiquiti Networks. Prices run $420 to $455.

CyberPowerSpec score 8.5

1500 VA, 1050 Watts, tower, 8 Outlets

+Pure sine wave output for sensitive electronics

+Eight outlets for multiple connected devices

+Compact mini-tower form factor

−Tower form only, not rackable

$455.95

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

GoldenmateSpec score 8.5

1500 VA, 1200 Watts, Line interactive, 8 Outlets

+1200 watts: only 1 of 11 here have more watts

+8 outlets: only 1 of 8 here have more outlets

$419.99-16%List: ~~$499.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 05:10 PST - Details

APCSpec score 8.2

1500 VA, 900 Watts, 10 Outlets

+Sine wave output for sensitive electronics

+10 outlets for multiple devices

+2 USB charger ports for phones and tablets

$437.98

as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details

APCSpec score 8.1

1500 VA, 900 Watts, 6 Outlets

+Pure sine wave output for sensitive electronics

+Six outlets with two USB charger ports

+Automatic voltage regulation for stable power

$439.06

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

Compare specs

VA	Watts	Form	Outlets	Spec score	Price
1500	1050	tower	8	8.5	$455.95 as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
1500	1200		8	8.5	$419.99 as of 11/04/2026 05:10 PST - Details
1500	900		10	8.2	$437.98 as of 11/04/2026 05:09 PST - Details
1500	900		6	8.1	$439.06 as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details

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