Uninterruptible power supplies for computers: rating of the best UPSs

A backup UPS is in demand among buyers due to its good cost, quality and power ratio. The Back Verso 800 model is universal in use - there are six European sockets.

The uninterruptible power supply protects against short circuits, network overloads and high-voltage pulses. Interference filtering is provided, and there is a port for a telephone line.

Specifications:

• power supply circuit – backup;
• switching time – 6 ms;
• input voltage range – 170-260 V;
• maximum power – 480 W;
• autonomous operation - at 100% load - 1.5 minutes, at 30% load - 14.8 minutes;
• number of connectors – 6 Euro sockets, 4 of them battery powered;
• interface – LED indication, sound notification, on/off button;
• background noise – 40 dB;
• dimensions – 13x21x25 cm;
• weight – 7 kg.

The UPS is not designed to accept an external additional battery. To replace the battery, the uninterruptible power supply must be disconnected from the network. It will take 16 hours to fully restore the battery charge.

Users are satisfied with the purchase.The unit is quite compact, does not take up much space, is easy to operate and operates quite quietly.

The main disadvantages include the lack of a USB interface - you cannot make complex settings, for example, set the computer to automatically turn off when the UPS charge critically decreases.

A model that looks similar to a surge protector. The Chinese-assembled Powercom WOW-700 U UPS has three sockets. Uninterruptible power supply is designed to serve one workstation with a computer of low power consumption.

Specifications:

• power supply circuit – backup;
• switching time – 4 ms;
• input voltage range – 164-275 V;
• maximum power – 350 W;
• battery life – 2.5 minutes at 350 W;
• number of output connectors – 3, of which 2 are reserve;
• interface – LED indicators, USB interface;
• background noise – 40 dB;
• dimensions – 11x8x33 cm;
• weight – 2.6 kg.

This model provides protection for the telephone line and local network. The UPS provides the ability to replace the battery without turning off the uninterruptible power supply. Battery charging time is 6 hours.

The backup uninterruptible power supply WOW-500 U from Powercom is almost a complete analogue of the previous model WOW-700 U. The UPS output provides 250 W, so you should not count on connecting powerful equipment.

The model has a 3.2 Ah battery, providing 7 minutes of battery life for a personal computer with a 15-inch monitor. It will take 6 hours to restore the battery.

Specifications:

• power supply circuit – backup;
• switching time – 2-4 ms;
• input voltage range – 164-275 V;
• maximum output power – 250 W;
• autonomous operation - when connecting a load with a power of 200 W - 2 minutes;
• number of connectors – 3 Euro sockets, 2 of which are battery powered;
• interface – LED indication, sound notification, on/off button;
• background noise – up to 40 dB;
• dimensions – 11x8x33 cm;
• weight – 2.58 kg.

The WOW-500 U has separable RJ-11/RJ-45 sockets for telephone line and data transmission. The uninterruptible power supply has compact dimensions - it can be placed on the floor or hung on the wall.

The SPD-1000N UPS from the Powercom brand is designed to protect network storage, computers, modems, workstations and other devices.UPS is relevant for offices where low-power PCs are used and it is important to ensure correct shutdown and stable operation of the equipment.

Specifications:

• power supply circuit – backup;
• switching time – 6 ms;
• input voltage range – 165-275 V;
• maximum output power – 250 W;
• Autonomous operation - at a load of 150 W - 19 minutes, 530 W - 3 minutes;
• number of connectors – 8 Euro sockets, 4 of which are battery powered;
• interface – LED indication, sound notification, on/off button;
• noise – 40 dB;
• dimensions – 29x10x23 cm;
• weight – 4.47 kg.

This device is designed to connect several low-power electrical consumers. Like every backup UPS, the Spider SPD-1000N has no fan, so it runs very quietly. The plugs are designed for European standard sockets.

The Office Line series uninterruptible power supply is designed for office equipment. The device protects equipment from radio frequency and electromagnetic interference, increases and decreases in voltage in the electrical network. A 7 Ah battery supports autonomous operation of connected equipment.

The UPS has a Green Mode battery energy saving function. Automatic voltage regulation is carried out using a stabilizer with 2 stages of increase and 1 stage of decrease.

Specifications:

• power supply diagram – interactive;
• switching time – 5 ms;
• input voltage range – 154-290 V;
• maximum output power – 390 W;
• Autonomous operation – 8 minutes at half load;
• number of connectors – 4 computer sockets IEC 320 C13 with redundancy;
• interface – LED indicators, sound alarm, on/off button;
• noise – 40 dB;
• dimensions – 10x17x31cm;
• weight – 4.8 kg.

Reviews about the uninterruptible power supply are mostly positive. The battery life is enough to shut down correctly and save all data on the computer. When purchasing a 3Cott 650-OFC, it is worth considering that the model has computer power connectors. To connect equipment with a Euro plug you will need an adapter.

The UPS with an effective output power of 360 W has a large number of outputs and long battery life.

The UPS is equipped with 8 European format sockets, 6 of which have battery backup. The model has USB and RS-232 connectors.

Specifications:

• power supply diagram – interactive;
• switching time – 5 ms;
• input voltage range – 162-268 V;
• maximum power – 360 W;
• battery life – 19.2 minutes at 110 W, 6 minutes at 180 W;
• number of output connectors – 8 Euro sockets, 6 of them with backup power;
• interface – LED indicators, ON button, sound signal;
• background noise – 40 W;
• weight – 5.7 kg.

The package includes a telephone cable, interface cables for communication with a PC, and a disk with software.

This model is used to organize power supply for a computer with a large number of peripheral devices: Wi-Fi router, printer, multiple monitors, etc.

The weakest UPS of the models presented in this rating, but also the cheapest. Made in China under a famous American brand.

Specifications:

• power supply diagram – interactive;
• switching time – 4 ms;
• input voltage range – 165-290 V;
• maximum power – 240 W;
• battery life – 19 minutes at 60 W, 8 minutes at 90 W;
• power connectors – 4 computer IEC 320 C13 with backup power;
• interface – LED indicators, button ON, sound signal;
• background noise – 40 dB;
• weight – 3.7 kg.

The model is reliable and functions well if you do not require it to produce more power than the manufacturer indicates. In this case, the device begins to emit a strong high-frequency sound and operate unstably. There is no connection to the computer, which is normal for a device at this price.

The Philippine-assembled model will be a good solution for the office or home. The UPS is designed to serve three low-power personal computers or one medium-performance gaming system.

The equipment is connected directly - for this purpose, the uninterruptible power supply has 3 output power connectors of the IEC 320 C13 type. The model equalizes the output voltage when the network is 160-280 V. When the power goes out, the UPS will automatically switch to the battery, allowing the user to correctly shut down work on the computer.

Specifications:

• power supply diagram – interactive;
• switching time – 6 ms;
• input voltage range – 155-280 V;
• maximum output power – 300 W;
• Autonomous operation - no data;
• number of connectors – 3 computer sockets IEC 320 C13 with redundancy;
• interface – LED indicators, sound signal, On/Off button;
• noise – 45 dB;
• dimensions – 12x19x21 cm;
• weight – 5.1 kg.

The UPS filters interference and has lightning and surge protection. The device has an automatic fuse - unlike the fusible version, it does not have to be changed during operation.

The high-performance, double-conversion UPS of the Online S series provides protection for critical devices: DVRs, servers, peripheral and network equipment, surveillance systems, emergency power supply and data storage.

The UPS is multifunctional, the module provides protection against overloads, high-voltage pulses and short circuits. The housing is equipped with an LCD information display that shows power status, operation type, faults and warnings.

PowerPanel software is provided for power management, as well as a remote monitoring option. The OLS1000ERT2U UPS is equipped with a bypass for safe switching to the public network - this allows maintenance without shutting down the equipment.

Specifications:

• type of UPS - double conversion;
• switching time is instantaneous;
• input voltage range – 160-300 V;
• maximum output power – 900 W;
• Autonomous operation – 5 minutes at maximum load, 15 minutes at half load;
• number of connectors – 6 computer connectors with backup power;
• interface – control buttons, LCD display, sound signals;
• noise – 45 dB;
• dimensions – 44x9x43 cm;
• weight – 13.2 kg.

Typical use of CyberPower OLS1000ERT2U: server room, data center, back office. The UPS is not suitable for use at home - users note that the uninterruptible power supply is noisy.

The Chinese manufacturer's uninterruptible power supply is popular among buyers due to its reasonable cost-to-power ratio. It is usually used for equipment such as gas boilers, although this model can also serve a gaming computer or server.

The price for the Online 1000 Plus model is about 13 thousand rubles. However, we must take into account that the package does not include built-in batteries and the battery will have to be purchased separately.

Specifications:

• nutrition plan – online;
• switching time – 0 ms;
• input voltage range – 115-295 V;
• maximum power – 800 W;
• battery life – depends on the capacity of external batteries;
• number of output connectors – 2 Euro sockets with backup power;
• interface – LCD screen, indicator lights, power buttons;
• background noise – 45 dB;
• weight – 5.6 kg.

Since the total battery capacity can be large (for example, 400 Ah), the period of autonomous operation of connected devices can be significant (6 hours). This will allow the server to be left without human supervision, eliminating prolonged outages in the event of serious power failures.

The lower voltage limit declared by the manufacturer that causes the UPS to switch to battery is 115 V.

A powerful and high-tech device is one of the best uninterruptible power supplies for gaming computers and computing stations. The presence of a large number of connectors allows it to be used to simultaneously provide power to up to 8 computers.

Specifications:

• nutrition plan – online;
• switching time is instantaneous;
• input voltage range – 176-300 V;
• maximum power – 2700 W;
• battery life - 18 minutes at 800 W, 6.3 minutes at 1.9 kW, 3.8 minutes at 2.7 kW;
• number of output connectors – 8 computer sockets with backup power;
• interface – LCD screen, push-button switches;
• background noise – 49 dB;
• weight – 22.7 kg.

Significant battery life with connected devices with a power of 0.8-1.5 kW allows you to finish a gaming session or a computing stage in the event of a power outage. Double conversion technology allows you to completely eliminate operational failures due to power surges.

The system is good for working with multiple computers. Its cost is approximately the same as that of 6-8 separate low-power UPSs. But the G2 3000 will have significantly longer battery life and a smaller footprint.

The Ippon Innova G2 3000 model is often chosen for powerful workstations, servers, network equipment and NAS systems.

The 700W double conversion UPS ensures power protection for PCs, telecommunications and medical equipment, security systems, ATMs and vending machines.

The Delta Electronics N-1K model has a wide input voltage range, which allows the device to switch to battery operation less often. The UPS is equipped with three 7 Ah batteries. A special feature of the UPS is the ability to connect additional batteries.

Specifications:

• type of UPS - double conversion;
• switching time is instantaneous;
• input voltage range – 80-280 V;
• maximum output power – 700 W;
• Autonomous operation - 5 minutes at maximum load, 14 minutes at half load;
• number of connectors – 4 computer connectors with backup power;
• interface – control buttons, LCD screen, sound signals;
• noise – 40 dB;
• dimensions – 14x24x37 cm;
• weight – 14 kg.

The Delta Electronics N-1K features an RS232 port and a Smart-slot for enhanced control and monitoring capabilities.

There are few reviews about the model. Demand for UPS is limited due to its high cost and relatively modest output power of 700 W.