APC Back-UPS ES 8-Outlet 550VA 120V Surge Protector and Battery Backup
The Back-UPS ES 8-Outlet 550VA 120V Surge Protector and Battery Backup from APC provides power protection and battery backup for home computer systems. The power strip provides surge protection for all devices connected and battery backup for up to four. It yields an average output power capacity of 550VAC at 330W. Battery lasts up to 13.5 minutes at half-load capacity. APC offers guaranteed protection from surges and spikes with their lifetime $75,000 Equipment Protection Policy. These features make the Back-UPS ES an excellent choice to provide power and battery backup for your home PC.
- Battery Backup
- The user-replaceable battery provides 13.5 minutes of backup at half-load and 3.3 minutes of backup at full-load. This gives you enough time to safely shut down your computer in the event of a power outage.
- Data Line Protection
- The surge protector features an RJ-11 surge protection connection that allows you to protect phone-line connection from power surges. This helps to preserve the life of your modem and further protect your computer from surges.
- Spaced Outlets
- The surge protector features two spaced outlets that are designed to accommodate devices with large "power brick" AC adapters. This lets you power and protect these devices without sacrificing another plug due to their large size.
- Audible Alarms
- The surge protector features an audible alarm that lets you know when there is a problem with your power. This helps to make you aware of a power outage or surge.
| Input | 120VAC |
| Output | 550VAC at 330W |
| Surge Energy Rating | 365J |
| Battery |
Type: Maintenance-free sealed lead-acid battery with leakproof suspended electrolyte Replacement Battery Cartridge: RBC |
| Typical Backup Runtime |
Half Load: 13.5 minutes (165W) Full Load: 3.3 minutes (330W) |
| Audible Alarm | Alarm when on battery, distinctive low-battery alarm, configurable delays |
| Compatibility | Not Applicable |
| Certifications | cUL Listed, FCC Part 15 Class B, FCC Part 68, NOM, UL 1778, UL 497A, UL 497B |
| Environmental Requirements |
Operating Temperature: 32-104°F (0-40°C) Humidity: 5-95% Altitude: 0-10,000' (0-3000 m) Storage Temperature: 5-113°F (-15-45°C) Humidity: 5-95% Altitude: 0-50,000' (0-15,000 m) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 12 x 3.3 x 7" (30.5 x 8.4 x 17.8cm) |
| Weight | 13 lb (5.9kg) |
| Equipment Protection | Lifetime: $75,000 |
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by PowerReviews(based on 22 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (13)
- Reliable (12)
- Easy to setup (10)
- Compact (7)
- Durable (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home or business (9)
- Computers (3)
- High-end equipment (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Quality oriented (11), Budget shopper (5)
- Primary use:
- Personal (10), Business (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
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Pros
- Compact Size
- Durable Construction
- Good Cord Length
- Good Warranty
- Great Protection
- Green Friendly
- Well Labeled
Cons
Best Uses
- Computers
Comments about APC Back-UPS ES 8-Outlet 550VA 120V Surge Protector and Battery Backup:
I had to replace a malfunctioning APC unit and didn't need to "Trade-UPS." I had purchased the previous unit to supply a desktop system and I am now using a laptop system so the previous unit was oversized.
Not only did this model fit my needs, but the desktop design is much easier for plugging/unplugging power supplies that I don't always use for disk drives and battery chargers.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Durable Construction
- Good Warranty
- Great Protection
Cons
- Bulky Size
Best Uses
- Computers
- Hard drives
Comments about APC Back-UPS ES 8-Outlet 550VA 120V Surge Protector and Battery Backup:
Does what it says. Surge protector and battery back-up. Works well, protects my equipment.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about APC Back-UPS ES 8-Outlet 550VA 120V Surge Protector and Battery Backup:
Exactly what I was looking for[...] Love B&H Photo!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Safety
Comments about APC Back-UPS ES 8-Outlet 550VA 120V Surge Protector and Battery Backup:
They definitely get the job done, that's why they are used widely.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Quiet Operation
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about APC Back-UPS ES 8-Outlet 550VA 120V Surge Protector and Battery Backup:
Power is iffy where I am, and I have used APC products for twenty years with no complaints. Battery will last about five years on this unit and replacement batteries cost almost as much as a new unit. So for less than $70, I just buy a new one.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Adequate Power
- Easy To Setup
- Quiet Operation
- Reliable Performance
- Small Footprint
Cons
Best Uses
- High-End Equipment
Comments about APC Back-UPS ES 8-Outlet 550VA 120V Surge Protector and Battery Backup:
Excellent product for the SOHO environment. Tech support is knowledgeable and responsive. The only negatives are lack of Mac OS X support (other than generic UPS). Also, it would be nice if the outlets were either spaced out or rotated 90º to better accomidate more wall warts.
Pros
- Adequate Power
- Easy To Setup
- Long Lasting Power
- Quiet Operation
- Reliable Performance
Cons
- Large Footprint
Best Uses
- High-End Equipment
Comments about APC Back-UPS ES 8-Outlet 550VA 120V Surge Protector and Battery Backup:
I use this to keep my TiVo powered on in case there's a power outage. It keeps it lasting usually through the rest of the television program. Very happy with it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Adequate Power
- Easy To Setup
- Long Lasting Power
- Quiet Operation
- Reliable Performance
- Small Footprint
Cons
Best Uses
- High-End Equipment
Comments about APC Back-UPS ES 8-Outlet 550VA 120V Surge Protector and Battery Backup:
We use a lot of these, over 30, and they do what they're supposed to do very well... Because of that we always order this model as we add workstations... Highly recommended...
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast
- Powerful
Cons
- No Linux based software
Best Uses
Comments about APC Back-UPS ES 8-Outlet 550VA 120V Surge Protector and Battery Backup:
I bought this for my stand alone firewall appliance. I want it to be protected and I don't want it shutting down every time there is a blip in the power. This is exactly what I expected from APC and exactly what I was looking for. If I would change one thing, I would like APC to include software for its controlled shutdown sequence that works in Linux. My firewall is a Linux based system, so when the battery runs down the system goes down.
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about APC Back-UPS ES 8-Outlet 550VA 120V Surge Protector and Battery Backup:
My new Back-Ups ES 550 protects a laptop, external monitor, & external hard drive on the battery & surge plugs. A printer & small speaker system on the surge only plugs. Recently had an ice storm that took out all electrical power for approximately 24 hours. When power went down the ES 550 allowed me to save what I was working on and power down safely. When the power was resorted, I was not home. I was concerned about any start up surges, but my system was protected and operational. Do not forget about the surge protection thru the telephone connections. I'm still on dialup service. I have had other APC ES 550 that protected me thru several past electrical storms in this area. A friend who didn't have telephone line surge protection had her system fried. She had to purchase a new computer system. On previous APC backup systems, I have actually heard the system clicking on as power was interrupted with out any loss of data. It was a very quick (something I could not have reacted to)flicker of the lights that confirmed (I think) that the backup clicked on. As a commercial mentions (short of): don't leave/use your system without one.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Replacement
Comments about APC Back-UPS ES 8-Outlet 550VA 120V Surge Protector and Battery Backup:
Purchased from this site because it offered the most competitive pricing.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about APC Back-UPS ES 8-Outlet 550VA 120V Surge Protector and Battery Backup:
Set up was easy. I'm using the UPS to back up my DSL modem, wireless network router and weather station consol and uploader. I tested it out after setting it up and it worked flawlessly. For now it sit there, green light on, waiting to be challenged.
Only complaint is there are not enough plugs to handle more than one transformer plug on the backup side.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Enhance Protection
Comments about APC Back-UPS ES 8-Outlet 550VA 120V Surge Protector and Battery Backup:
I bought this UPS to support my two desktop PC's and periphery from infrequent momentary power outages common for my area.I have not had a chance to test this device *in action* but I have years of experience with APC UPS in my workplace and have high expectations based on that.[...]
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy to Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Home or Business
Comments about APC Back-UPS ES 8-Outlet 550VA 120V Surge Protector and Battery Backup:
A very good quality product.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy to Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Home or Business
Comments about APC Back-UPS ES 8-Outlet 550VA 120V Surge Protector and Battery Backup:
Works great right out of the box - just as all of the APC products do. I really like the multiple outlet design so you don't have to use an outlet strip if you have just a small number of items to plug in.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Durable
- Reliable
Cons
- Bulky/Heavy
Best Uses
- Home or Business
Comments about APC Back-UPS ES 8-Outlet 550VA 120V Surge Protector and Battery Backup:
It does what it is intended to do but is to heavy.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Home or Business
Comments about APC Back-UPS ES 8-Outlet 550VA 120V Surge Protector and Battery Backup:
Use the back-ups with apcupsd installed on my unRAID server. Provides a clean shutdown without corrupting any data. Great solution as I also have my Synology NAS connected to this unit.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Durable
- Easy to Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Home or Business
Comments about APC Back-UPS ES 8-Outlet 550VA 120V Surge Protector and Battery Backup:
APC has changed the Wattage ratings on their units, This replaced a 350 that was over three years old. Used on single desktop computer and gives about 40 minutes protection. Was the best price from B&H Photo!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Reliable
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Anywhere
- Home or Business
Comments about APC Back-UPS ES 8-Outlet 550VA 120V Surge Protector and Battery Backup:
I have used this product for years and it has worked when needed.Protected my computer form surges and shut it down when needed.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy to Use
- Reliable
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Home or Business
Comments about APC Back-UPS ES 8-Outlet 550VA 120V Surge Protector and Battery Backup:
This APC Back-UPS provides the most backup time and the most power output for the buck in this series. It will power most desktop computers nicely, but I am using this one to power a wireless DSL router for laptops. DSL is not as fast as cable but it is super reliable, so you need an efficient UPS with a lot of run time at light load. This unit meets that need perfectly. Buy it from BH Photo [...]you just cannot beat their pricing.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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