Many businesses have switched to a ‘work from home’ model, which means you need a good computer system at home. The upcoming summer season means more power outages and spikes in voltage, which makes investing in a good UPS a necessity. But with so many options, it's easy to get confused and get something that doesn’t work well with your PC. So to help you out, here are four of the best UPSs available on Amazon right now.
APC 1200VA Line Interactive UPS
One of the most prominent players on the UPS market is APC, formerly known as American Power Conversion Corporation. The APC BVX1200LI-IN is packed with four outlets at the back to power up your PC components during a power cut. It claims to power a 500 Watt PC for up to three minutes, thus preventing your PC from shutting down abruptly while also giving you enough time to save your work. It has a power output capacity of 650 Watts (1.2kVA) and an input and output voltage of 230 Volts. It also has audible alarms and LED indicators that provide you with the changing power and utility conditions. Its battery and surge-protected outlets protect your precious and expensive PC components during power outages, spikes and surges. Last but not least, its 1.2-metre long cable ensures easy placement as well as less clutter.
Zebronics ZEB-U775 Power Supply UPS
Zebronics is an Indian brand known for manufacturing quality computer components, peripherals and accessories and this one’s no exception. The Zebronics ZEB-U775 is a microcontroller-based UPS with three outlets to power up your PC components (incompatible with the network router) in case of a power cut. It has a power output capacity of 360 Watts (650VA) and input and an output voltage of 220 to 240 Volts. Make use of the single LED light and buzzer to know the status of your UPS and various working modes. It is equipped with many features like overload protection, generator compatibility, a boost and buck AVR, and sleep mode charging that helps it stand out from the rest of the competition.
Vertiv Liebert ITON CX 1000VA UPS
Vertiv is a fairly new brand, but it still gives UPS from other major brands a run for their money, and the Vertiv Liebert ITON CX walks along the same line. This microcontroller based UPS comes with a buck and boost AVR for voltage stabilisation. It has four outlets equipped with surge protection that protects your PC components from outages, surges and spikes, delivering clean power for a few minutes so you can save your work and shut down your PC properly. Its power capacity of 600 Watts (1000VA) combined with its four power outlets makes it a great choice for the ongoing work from home scenario. Just like other UPS on this list, it has an LED light and a buzzer to notify the user of working mode and battery status so you can perform the appropriate action in time.
APC Back-UPS BX1100C-IN, UPS System
APC has over 40 years of experience in manufacturing UPSands other electronic products, and this UPS shows off its expertise. The APC BX1100C-IN is a 660 Watt (1100VA) UPS with an input and output voltage of 230 Volts. APC claims that the battery packed inside is enough to power up a 500 Watt PC for up to 5 minutes without a sweat. It has five power outlets to power your PC components, accessories and peripherals in case of a power outage. The battery and surge protected outlets protect your PC hardware as well as your data from spikes, surges and power outages. It has a small LED indicator and an audible alarm to inform you about your UPS’ condition, working mode and battery status without the need to download an external app or software. Its 1.5-metre long cable ensures easy placement and less clutter of wires.