Customer Ratings & Reviews

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 little APC Back-UPS Connect has been absolutely outstanding for low power devices and easily earns 5 stars from me. I use it to keep my modem and Wi‑Fi router running, and it has been rock solid every time the power blinks or goes out. For everyday outages, it gives me plenty of time to stay online, finish what I am doing, and avoid that sudden “no internet” frustration. What really made me appreciate this UPS was how it performed during a hurricane. Even with the power out, it kept my Wi‑Fi running for two full days straight, which was way beyond what I expected. Because of that, my neighbors were able to come over to my driveway, connect to the Wi‑Fi, and get in touch with their loved ones when phone service and power were unreliable. That turned a small backup box into something genuinely important for our whole street. It is compact, easy to set up, and perfect for the gear that matters most when the lights go out: your modem, router, or other low power networking devices. For the reliability it has shown and the peace of mind it gave me during a real emergency, this UPS has a special place in my setup and in my heart. Outstanding product, no question: 5 stars.

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.

I like the product design - taller and plugs in from the top, makes it easier to fit behind the computer cabinet. APC has been a good brand for me in battery backups over decades. I've got them at home, and larger capacity at work. They always last for years with no problems.

Small size bur very reliable. Already has proven it value with recent power outages.

I have several backups, quick setup, reliable. Their batteries last 4- 5 yrs. During the 10 + years I have used them I have not been disappointed.

Fantastic UPS, works for exactly what I need it for, compact and hides well behind appliances. I've purchased multiple UPS back ups before, and love this one. Will back up the router for almost 2 hours!

APC - Back-UPS Connect 450VA Tower UPS - Black really works! Had a short power outage while i was on a TEAMS call. The UPS kept one of my Wifi and Internet Modem going while I finished my call. I forgot all about having the UPS but it did the job when needed without having to do anything.

Long life and great performance. Good value for the price.

Compact, sturdy, NEMA compliant, protection and performance against surges and outages

Small but mighty! Enough to help us protect our electronics.

This little APC Back-UPS 450 has turned into one of those “set it and forget it” devices that I’m really glad I bought. It was simple to hook up, and once everything was plugged in it just quietly sits there and keeps my equipment protected

It's a surge protector and a battery back up. It's compact and it does its job.

In my experience, APC is just the best. I have this same unit on my network, and I recently bought another one for my mom when she got fiber at her house. A couple weeks later, she had a bad thunderstorm and lost power for several hours. It worked great, allowing her to have Internet and phone during the outage.

Good design, easy set up, perfect size for my needs

Easy operation, great value with sufficient time in case of a power failure

he 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.

The unit works great for my needs. I have a backup generator, but this keeps things going during the 30 second blackout before the generator kicks on. Sturdy and reliable so far, but only tested once.

I like te battery backup as it offers me everythig that I need it for i.e. protects my computer and copy machhine from power surges and allows continued use after the power goes out