R5Updated November 2026
Best UPS & Surge Protection of 2026
Battery backups and surge protectors sized to your build.
Battery backups and surge protectors sized to your build. These picks are ranked by our score, which blends independent review data, specs, street price and owner feedback. Prices and availability move fast, so check the date beside each price before buying.
01Best overall8.4CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPSLine-interactive UPS · 1,000 W · 1,500 VA · Pure sine
A 1500VA sine-wave UPS with 1000 W output, USB charging and a warranty that covers the battery.
$275MSRPBuy at Official store
028.0CyberPower CP1000PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPSLine-interactive UPS · 600 W · 1,000 VA · Pure sine
A 1000VA sine-wave UPS for smaller desktops, with 600 W output and battery cover under warranty.
$200MSRPBuy at Official store
037.6APC Back-UPS Pro BR1500MS2Line-interactive UPS · 900 W · 1,500 VA · Pure sine
A sine-wave 1500VA tower UPS with USB-A and USB-C charging ports and an LCD status panel.
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04Best value7.4Belkin 12-Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector (SRA009)Surge protector · n/a
A 12-outlet, 3780-joule surge protector for desks and home offices, with an 8-foot cord.
$29.99Nov 9Buy at Best Buy
057.3Eaton 5S UPS 1500VA (5S1500LCD)Line-interactive UPS · 900 W · 1,500 VA
A quiet line-interactive tower UPS with battery management, though waveform details are hard to find.
$335MSRPBuy at Official store
067.2Tripp Lite Protect It! TLP1208SAT 12-Outlet Surge ProtectorSurge protector · n/a
A 12-outlet surge protector with 2880 joules, plus coax, phone and Ethernet line protection.
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076.8APC Back-UPS Pro BX1500MLine-interactive UPS · 900 W · 1,500 VA · Simulated sine
A simple 1500VA tower UPS with an LCD and ten outlets, using stepped rather than sine output.
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