When it comes to desktops, a power cut results in the system dying without any warning, leading to the loss of your data. A printer getting stuck while performing a command, the loss of a file you were working on or even a crashing system are some of the common problems you may face if you do not have a good enough UPS to back up your computer system. While hunting for a UPS, you must prioritise one that offers at least 10-15 minutes of standby time, a beeping system for alerts and quick charging. If you have been looking to buy a UPS recently, here is a list of some of the best Desktop UPSs that should help you in making a good choice.
APC BX1100C-IN 1100VA/660W UPS
Here are a smart desktop UPS that aid your computer system by backing it up with power. It gives an output of 660W with four battery-powered sockets in which you can connect multiple devices like the monitor, CPU, a WI-Fi router and more. You can amp it up with two 7.2Ah batteries. For one single PC, you get 50 minutes of backup time, which is pretty solid considering other products in the market. As a result, you can easily use it for multiple computers, even three of them simultaneously, to get at least 10 minutes of backup for each device. It also comes with a user-settable circuit breaker, allowing you to have control over setting a bar on the power.
iBall Nirantar UPS 622
With a 600VA output, here is a UPS that is ideal for a single computer system as you can plug in different devices like a CPU, monitor, printer and so on. The UPS has a built-in technology of Boost and Buck AVR, which ensures that your computer does not get exposed to high or low voltages, only the optimum voltage. It gives you multiple indications about the power of the battery through an LED light before starting the beeping mode in which it beeps for every 10 seconds to indicate it requires backup. It beeps every half a second during the overload phase before reaching the fault phase where it beeps continuously before dying. This gives you ample time to get an idea about the time you have left on your hands. You can charge up to 90% of the battery within 6 hours according to the brand.
Zebronics ZEB-U725 UPS
Here is a line-interactive UPS that gives you maximum efficiency with the built-in AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulation) technology to protect the device from overload. It offers a double boost facility for your computer system and comes with a cold start. The device has a sleep mode charging technology that manages the power smartly by charging itself when it is sitting idle. In the event of a power cut, it should give you at least 10 minutes of back-up power with an LED giving you an idea about the power left in it. Furthermore, the beeping sound system alerts you when the UPS starts losing its power by which time, you should close all your used windows and shut the computer down safely.
VGUARD UPS SESTO 600
Here is a UPS from VGUARD that lets you connect a computer system and a printer (but not a laser printer). This UPS can charge when in off-mode due to the high voltage protection technology in it. At a full charge, you should easily get 10-15 minutes of backup time with this. It has a lithium-ion battery that gives you 4400 WattHours. With its compact size and a weight of just 4.4kg, you can easily place it anywhere you want with your computer system.
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