UPS Battery Backups under $500

2 UPS battery backups under $500 from APC, CyberPower and Ubiquiti Networks. Prices run $450 to $479.

CyberPowerSpec score 8.6

2000 VA, 1200 Watts, rack, 8 Outlets

+2000 va: the highest va of the 9 here

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

$449.95

as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details

RctcbrzvtwSpec score 7.8

2000 VA, 1600 Watts, Line interactive

+Line interactive topology regulates voltage without battery use

+Designed for 220V operation

−No internal battery, so it provides no backup runtime on its own

$479.98

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

Compare specs

UPS battery backup	VA	Watts	Form	Outlets	Spec score	Price
	2000	1200	rack	8	8.6	$449.95 as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
	2000	1600			7.8	$479.98 as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details

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