UPS Battery Backups under $700

5 UPS battery backups under $700 from APC and CyberPower. Most cost $615 to $689, and half cost less than $660.

APCSpec score 8.3

1500 VA, 1000 Watts, rack, Line interactive

+Sine wave output for sensitive electronics

+Rack mount form for server racks

+Line interactive topology with automatic voltage regulation

−Rack mount form does not suit desktop placement

$670.00

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

CyberPowerSpec score 8.1

1500 VA, 900 Watts, rack, 6 Outlets

+1500VA and 900W capacity for mid-size rack equipment

+6 outlets for multiple devices

+1U rackmount design saves rack space

−Only 6 outlets for many devices

$614.95

as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details

CyberPowerSpec score 8.6

1500 VA, 900 Watts, rack, 6 Outlets

+Shutdown software: only 2 of 9 here have one

−900 watts: 4 of the 8 here have more watts

$689.95

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

APCSpec score 8.2

1500 VA, 900 Watts, Line interactive

+Sine wave output suits sensitive electronics

+Line interactive design regulates voltage without using battery power

+Rated at 1500 VA and 900 watts

$660.00

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

LiebertSpec score 8.3

1500 VA, 1350 Watts, tower, Line interactive

+Line interactive: only 1 of 6 here have a higher design

+1350 watts: 5 of the 8 here have fewer watts

$614.62

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

Compare specs

VA	Watts	Form	Design	Spec score	Price
1500	1000	rack	Line interactive	8.3	$670.00 as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
1500	900	rack		8.1	$614.95 as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
1500	900	rack		8.6	$689.95 as of 11/04/2026 05:10 PST - Details
1500	900		Line interactive	8.2	$660.00 as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
1500	1350	tower	Line interactive	8.3	$614.62 as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details

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