Customer Ratings & Reviews

This works great with my TV or my computer. My computer is energy efficient so depending on your build you might need a bigger VA Battery Back-Up

Excellent product. Exactly what I was looking for.

This item is good and I would recommend to friends and family

Perfect backup for PetSafe invisible fence if loss of power in order to keep animal safe.

For the price and what I need, you can't beat this item! I just want to prevent my computers from crashing if the electricity were to cut off all of a sudden, which seems to happen a few times a year (storms, car wrecks, etc.) I need to plug in my PC, LCD screen, bose speakers, and my gaming console. I bought two to serve the different areas in my upstairs living rooms.

Compact enough to place on a shelf. But powerful enough to provide uninterrupted power to your most important low wattage devices. I have my modem, router, and network attached storage plugged into mine. And still have room for additional devices. Also means that in a power outage, I'll still have Internet.

Epic company have many of these for electrical equipment i can’t afford to lose

Bought the battery backup due to power fluctuations due to hurricane María aftermath in the Island. So far it has been a superb purchase taking care of variation in voltage. Features have been helpful identifying current changes.

APC - Back-UPS 450VA 6-Outlet Battery Back-Up and Surge Protector The only way I knew to review and test this UPS was to plug a few items into it and then pull the plug to the UPS and analyze the results. The unit is not overly large or heavy and has six outlets in which devices can plug into. I had 5 devices during the test: Cable Modem Router Wireless Network Extender 17" Dell Laptop HP Duplex Laser Printer All items were plugged into the UPS, I printed 5 pages from the laptop. The power lasted for 20 minutes with power to spare. With the items plugged into it, there would be enough time to finish a vital function like a needed report, save files and power down the pc, and close the internet equipment until the primary power would be restored. This UPS did what it was designed to do concerning back up power. As far as surge protection, I am not aware of how to test for that. This product worked to my satisfaction. I would recommend it to anyone who is working from home or anyone who would like to utilize this type of product. Often, the power blinks or goes out for a few seconds. This unit powered my office home equipment for 20 minutes and there was still power to spare.

Got a new TV and sound system and bought this power supply to mitigate lighting calamity. Fun Fun!

Does what I need it to do for my router n modem:).

I had to replace my old upc. Went with this model. Great so far.

The APC Home Network Battery Backup UPS with 450VA/255 Watts and surge protector is one of those devices where you just set it and forget it until it's needed when the power goes out or when there is a voltage drop. I have this device plugged into my home networking equipment composed of the internet service provider’s internet gateway and my wireless router. After I powered it up and charged the battery to the recommended 24 hours, I tested it by unplugging the unit and seeing how long the battery backup lasted. For my use case, I was able to get around 1 hour 45 minutes, which is plenty to finish off whatever I’m doing on the internet and shutting down properly. The APC Home Network 450VA just plain works. Another great feature of this unit is that it is compact and unobtrusive measuring 9.98” L x 4.13” W x 5.51” H. There are also a total of 6 outlets, 4 of which offer battery backup plus surge protection, and the remaining 2 are surge protectors only. The 4 outlets are generously spaced apart to allow you to plug in wall warts. It even comes with wall mount holes. You’ll need to hang on to the included user manual because it provides valuable information on what all the different battery indicator modes and status indicator lights and alarms mean. An improvement would be for these modes and indicators to be placed as a stickered label on the unit itself for quick reference in case the user manual is misplaced. I highly recommend this device to protect your valuable home networking equipment and to provide the extra power to your network during blackouts.

After the insanity of this past February, I wanted to ensure that we had a solid battery backup in place for our WiFi devices so we didn't lose contact with the outside world if the power went out again during the upcoming Texas winter. The box itself is a pretty sturdy design. It has a total of 6 outlets - 4 that are both surge protected and battery back up and another 2 that are only surge protected. Just to be clear - there are only 4 outlets that will draw on the battery backup in the event of a power failure, so make sure you chose the right 4. Our home network setup is pretty minimal, most rooms have ethernet ports and are hardwired connected. I connected both our AT&T Internet gateway and the unmanaged, 8-port gig switch to the batter backup outlets, even though only the router / gateway will really be useful. All other ports that the switch powers throughout the house aren't on battery backup, so when the power goes out, the gateway will be handling 100% of our traffic instead of sharing the load with the other 2 mesh extenders. I turned off the breaker intentionally to test after letting it draw power overnight and it picked up and worked fine. I didn't test for the full 2 hour claim, my wife wouldn't let me kill the power to our bathroom for that long. I also honestly don't know if the 2 hour claim is for a single device, or several. I have to imagine that the more devices you plug in, the more you lose from that 2 hour claim, so your mileage may vary there. All in all, I'm glad we have this now. The rolling blackouts from earlier this year still haunt us, so whatever we can do to prep to try and avoid losing total connectivity is a must.

This APC battery backup solution designed for home network works pretty well as advertised. The device itself is not really that large and it is not heavy at all for being a backup battery. This not only works as a battery backup but also as a surge protector. It has 6 outlets all 6 are surge protected but only 4 will use the battery backup feature. It is rated at 450VA and 255 watts and only works on 120V connection not 240. The battery is said to run up to 2.1 hours if you connect a router and modem. I simulated a power outage using my laptop and a smartphone. The laptop brick outputs 65W and 19.9V which is more than the 10 watts the manufacturer suggests for this battery to last 2.1 hours. I used one of the Apple slow brick chargers to charge my phone. It was 35% battery when I plugged it in. The battery did last a little over two hours, the laptop was fully charged and the phone was 96%. That being said, this battery may last little more than suggested or less depending on your setup. It is a great idea behind this to connect your router and modem, if the power goes out at least you can still be connected to the internet. It’s also good for connected homes such as smart hubs. You may still control some of your devices if they work on battery of course. This battery pack is so light that it can be hung on the wall. On the back of the device it has two screw holes so it can be hung. There’s no science to using this, just plug it to the wall and let it be. Before using it you have to plug the safety breaker that's on the bottom of the device. It would be nice if the battery could last longer but for the price it is not a bad deal and from a respected brand like APC, this is their field. Something else to mention there’s no USB sockets in this device. In the box you get the battery backup surge and manual.

2020 was an interesting year for most of us. The vast majority of us found ourselves working from our bedrooms, kitchen tables and whatever empty space available at home, and our kids were going to school remotely, in whatever space that was left for them to attend classes. Adjustments were made to our lives when everything went remote. We bought laptops, headphones, desks and chairs, upgraded our internet speeds and added new wifi ax routers, all in the hopes that these items will make the remote work a bit more tolerable. The one thing we all neglected - the lack of power back up for brownouts. I am guilty of that too. Last year, on one of the hottest days of the year, I lost power, well everyone in the neighbourhood lost power as a transformer blew out. I was out for a long time before power was restored. A week later, I bought myself a UPS to try and save the headache of rebuilding my critical NAS (network-attached storage) that abruptly shut down on me due to the outage. A few weeks ago, I was thinking it was rather nice that we had not lost power this year, and then it happened again, but this time because my NAS was behind a UPS, they stayed up long enough for me to manually shut them down, but I realized a break in my safety net. My network goes down when the power goes out as it is NOT connected to a UPS. Hence, I got a 450VA (250W) UPS specifically to power my network components. The UPS provides power to my cable modem, the Wifi router, the switch and the tiny industrial computer that runs my pfSense firewall. This came in handy as the other night in a lightning storm, the power went out for a few minutes. My network stayed up, and so did my NAS and laptops. Setting up the device is quite easy, it has 4 outlets that are spaced well for transformers to provide battery backup and surge protection and two outlets that are surge only. Upon opening the box, you must connect the transport fuse on the bottom, and then it takes about 8 hours to fully charge, but you can immediately use your devices to provide battery protection. My only gripe is that it does not have a USB out to use the auto-shutdown of the connected device feature. A UPS this size is perfect for protecting and powering a network stack and this should be a must-have for anybody who works remotely. I am glad I got this as its real-world use has already demonstrated itself. Based on the power load of my devices, I could run about 30-45 minutes on battery with this 450VA UPS, your results may vary based on your connected devices. That though is more than enough to help shut down the systems during a longer outage. In this connected world, it's necessary that our outside links stay active because, without the internet, we are quite lost.

The APC Back-UPS Battery Backup and Surge Protector is the perfect add-on for our home network configuration. On multiple occasions, our cat has managed to knock out our power plug and shut down our network. The APC provides a constant up time for our Wi-Fi Router/Hub. It is small enough to fit with our equipment and provides surge protection as well. I highly recommend this unit for anyone who wants additional protection from outages and power spikes. Features • Output 255 Watts / 450VA, 120V • 2 Surge Protection outlets • 4 Battery Backup outlets • 5 foot cord • LED Wiring Fault Indicator • Audible alarm at power outage • Automatic self-test • Depending on the load, can run up to 3.5 hours during outage • Built-in circuit breaker

I’ve been using the APC Back-UPS Connect 450VA for a few months now, and I couldn’t be happier with its performance. It’s the perfect solution for keeping my modem, router, and essential devices powered during short outages and brownouts. Setup was a breeze — plug it in, connect your devices, and you’re good to go. What I love most is how compact and quiet it is. It doesn’t take up much space and runs silently in the background. The 6 outlets are super handy, especially with 2 of them being surge-protected. It gives me peace of mind knowing my equipment is safe from power spikes. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly, reliable UPS for home networking or small electronics, this unit is a total no-brainer. APC has once again delivered top-notch quality!

If you value your electronic equipment this is a product you need. A power outage while your computer is on or your server, or modem and router can be a disaster. APC is a leader in this industry. This battery powered backup will allow you the time to properly shutdown your equipment while you wait for the power to come back on. This is a 6 receptacle unit. 4 receptacles have battery backup and surge protection. 2 only provide surge protection. This is a bit frustrating. I wish APC simply allowed all 6 receptacles to have battery backup and surge protection capability. Having said this, I still recommend this backup. The unit has a number of status indicators from an indicator showing power on to battery backup, low battery, sleep mode, overload protection and replace battery notices. Based on wattage of a particular device this backup can power devices from 22 minutes to more than 2 hours. Solidly constructed and backed by the APC name it should last you for a number of years.

This is a simple UPS that's intended to be used with accessories rather than computers themselves, although it can also work, for a shorter duration. It's a 'square wave' UPS and with a typical sealed lead-acid battery. 'Square Wave' UPS are simpler as it doesn't recreate the Sine Wave of AC current. It's enough to connect the power bricks from network routers, Wi-Fi and cable modems, but it might not work as expected on more precise power supplies. It also doesn’t have USB ports for charging nor for monitoring. I'm adding this to the Wi-Fi router and cable modem so these can still work during outages and short power loss that can happen during winter. It's very light. Four plugs are battery-protected, and spaced to be able to hold power bricks and two more outlets that are fur surge-protection only. The single button on the UPS is the on/off button and also works as an alarm mute and power light. There is also a push-button breaker on the side. The power connector is flat an angled, so it doesn't block the top outlet and can fit behind furniture. Battery is replaceable but one would have to open the unit to replace it. No battery cover. It can also be wall-mounted, it has two holes on the back to receive mounting screws For a simple, affordable UPS for network devices and accessories, it's a good choice.