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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 3092 reviews

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers regard the Back-UPS Connect 450VA highly, praising its long battery life, strong performance, and ease of use. Many appreciate its compact size and reasonable price, while some wish for more space between the outlets and the inclusion of a USB port. The surge protection capabilities are also frequently highlighted as a positive feature. A few users noted some noise during operation.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must to protect electronics

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this to protect my TV in the event of a power surge. A plus is that the unit will not shut off immediately but not protect the surge and give me time to shut off the TV eliminating any damage to the equipment. Good recommendation by the Best Buy associate

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works as expected

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We bought and took home plugged it in. We then plugged the computer, modem and router into it. About 2 days later we lost power to the house and I was able to turn off everything before it did a power crash. This protects your PC and components from power surges.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Keeps Modem Alive During Power Outages

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this to keep the cable modem operating during short duration power outages. We seem to have many of them. It keeps the modem from having to reload and saves about ten minutes of down time per power outage.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Basic ups that works well

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed a low power ups that could keep operating a cable modem, 8 port switch and a netgear arlo router. This works well and kept them running for more than 20 minutes. I would not use it for a computer or anything but low powered devices. Otherwise, it is a good ups.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works Great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This UPS works great for me and my tower PC. It has enough power ports for my needs. Although it does not have a replaceable battery or a port for communicating with APC software, that design makes it simple and carefree. This product does its job and does not require intervention from the user.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Ok for small loads.

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is not powerful enough for a mid-range PC, much less a high power workstation or gaming rig. You could use this for running the router or modem, but its not good enough for anything that needs more power than that.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from APCProductSupport
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      Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback for about our UPS. Yes this is one of our smallest UPSs and generally works better with equipment like a modem and router. This UPS would support 255 watts of power connected to it. We do have larger UPSs available if you wanted to protector your PCs. You could check our BN1500M2 which would support 900 watts of power connected to it. APC

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Still the best!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am buying all APC now, they just last longer and offer replacement batteries (something their competitor does not). This particular model is my first with the upright profile. A smaller footprint, great for under a desk or against the wall. It performs as expected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Protects all my TV’s

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For the price I figured it wouldn’t hurt to use these to protect my smart tv’s. Most new Tv’s use very little electricity and in the event of a power outage it protects the tv as well as any spikes in voltage. Totally worth the money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exactly what I wanted

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This has four battery back up protected plugs and two surge protected plugs. I love that it can hang on the end of my credenza to make it easy to reach. I have had the power go out and it works good for a few minutes....never had to shut things down.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    works great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my 4th APC backup. All the others still work great. My other three are connected to computers or peripherals. I purchased this one for our TV since the other three have worked so well during power outages for the computers, I figure this should work great for protecting the TV too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Reliable, simple, good value.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have purchased 5 of these for different locations. The oldest purchased 3 years ago still going strong. Never fails and always delivers during frequent outages. Basic system that is simple to set up and use and not expensive compared to other options.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have for security cameras

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Needed a battery backup for my wired Ring Cameras. I installed the battery backup in the garage & have routed the wires from the Ring Cameras through the attic. Purchased it on sale & was a great price. I own several APC Battery Backups so it’s a trusted name.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    APC - Best battery back-up/surge protection

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    APC is a brand you can trust. I have been using APC battery back-up/surge protectors since I took my business into the computer age back in the day. Best Buy lives true to its name. After pricing the 450VA, Best Buy was in fact, the "best buy".

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for it's size

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For our purposes, this is perfect. Needed a small unit for new Dell All-in-One and Epson Printer. Fits in small space, provides backup power and surge protection. I've own larger ones, but this really fits our needs

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for enterprise use.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i install these in my local offices, they work much better than the cheaper ones i can get online like the tripplites. i prefer these, just don't forget to put in the fuse!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does it’s job best

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I actually got my modem dead due to surge during lightning strike. But this UPS actually did save my Mac and so I got another for my TV and it’s definitely worth the price as it’s anyway better than an average spike buster. Expensive equipments need this at home.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic back-up and surge protector in 1

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed a new surge protector and recently purchased a new MacBook Pro, printer and shredder so I figured why not get a battery backup at the same time. This unit provided just as much protection as a Monster unit twice the price and the batter backup is a bonus.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    APC Backup UPS perfect for home network gear

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have used APC backup power solutions for years - at work and home. This APC unit is compact and provides reliable power for small electronics for over an hour. I am currently using this APC UPS to keep my cable modem, wireless router, and hubs up and running during power outages.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    APC products are excellent

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Older battery backup battery gave out after 8 years. Replacement battery would have cost about same as this unit that was on sale. Might as well get a new unit with up to date circuitry. Never have had a problem with an APC unit and they stand behind their warranties and policies.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    APC - Back-UPS 450VA Battery Back-Up System

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product! Set the system up and 2 days later, power went out due to a storm! Worked fantastic! The power came back on about 20 minutes later, but I was able to have lights and charge my cell during that time. I bought another one for other room. I recommend this completely!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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