APC Back-UPS CS 500VA
The APC Back-UPS CS 500VA is a Tower-style Standby UPS providing essential protection for your valuable electronics against power disruptions. It features 6 total NEMA 5-15P outlets, offering battery backup for three devices and surge protection for three others. This unit is ideal for safeguarding computers, networking gear, and gaming consoles during blackouts, minimizing damage risk and maintaining connectivity. It delivers guaranteed surge protection from storms and power cycling, utilizes a Stepped Approximated Sine Wave output, and includes a $100,000 equipment protection policy.
$160.86
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Owner Satisfaction
4.0
/ 5
Category Rank
857
/ 870
#857 in UPS
Price vs Category Average
-90%
Below average
Capacity
500300
/ VA / W
Who it's for
- Essential Power Backup
- Compact and Discreet Design
- Comprehensive Surge Protection
Who should skip it
- Stepped Approximation Output
- Limited Power Capacity
- Audible Operational Noise
Key Specs
Capacity
500 VA / 300 W
Topology
Standby UPS
Outlets
6 total (3 battery backup, 3 surge only)
Output Waveform
Stepped Approximated Sine Wave
Runtime (Full Load)
3 Minutes
Recharge Time
8 Hours
Input/Output Voltage
120 V AC
Warranty
3 Years
Features
- Guaranteed protection for valuable electronics
- Maintains power to critical devices during outages
- Protects against surges from storms and overloads
- Offers 3 battery backup and 3 surge-only outlets
- ENERGY STAR certified for efficiency
- Includes $100,000 equipment protection policy
- Tower form factor saves desk space
- Provides instant battery power when needed
What customers say
Customers value this unit primarily for its reliability in basic surge protection and handling minor power interruptions, confirming its role as dependable foundational equipment. Its compact design is frequently cited as a major benefit for smaller workspaces. The core sentiment emphasizes that while the unit performs its essential bridging function well, users must acknowledge the 500VA capacity limits runtime strictly to graceful shutdowns. A recurring concern involves the eventual cost and perceived complexity of battery replacement, which tempers long-term value assessments. Overall, it is seen as a trustworthy entry-level solution that delivers on core functionality and established quality when capacity expectations are managed.
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