Be sure to use an online type that always powers the output via the batteries, rather than a backup type the switches to battery after the input looks bad.
APC used to be rock solid; I have a unit by my foot that’s had the battery changed 3 times, once after a nasty power surge / lightning storm, the other two times after a decade of use. IIRC it’s a 2001 model. Replacement battery was $22 last time I changed it, just after covid.
My apartment has fucked wiring, its killed things through decent surge protectors.
At this point all of my computers that I run daily are on APC UPS’s.
Good luck nuking shit through one of those.
Be sure to use an online type that always powers the output via the batteries, rather than a backup type the switches to battery after the input looks bad.
I’ve gone through a lot of APC products. They don’t seem to last in my experience.
But I agree a proper UPS / PDU is important for a computer.
For the cheaper things, I really like Tripp Lite ISOBAR surge protectors.
You have to replace the batteries every 2-3 years
Yeah, I’ve honestly have had better luck with battery longevity of other brands like CyberPower
I usually don’t buy a ups unless I can off the shelf battery replacements.
Which you can do for CyberPower
APC used to be rock solid; I have a unit by my foot that’s had the battery changed 3 times, once after a nasty power surge / lightning storm, the other two times after a decade of use. IIRC it’s a 2001 model. Replacement battery was $22 last time I changed it, just after covid.