Uninterruptible Power Supply 1300VA UPS - Compact AVR Backup

In this review of the 1300VA UPS battery backup unit, the bottom line is clear: it is a compact, feature-rich option for a home office or media center that needs reliable short-term backup and surge protection. The unit's combination of automatic voltage regulation (AVR), mixed battery and surge-only outlets, and a master outlet that powers ECO outlets makes it useful for protecting a primary computer and a few peripherals while saving energy. It is best for users who need clean power for routers, PCs, NAS drives or home theater components and want a straightforward, serviceable UPS.

Key Features

• 1300VA / 720W capacity: Provides sufficient battery backup to save work and shut down a typical desktop or a small media center during short outages.
• Ten outlets, mixed protection: Five outlets provide battery backup plus surge protection while five additional outlets offer surge protection only for noncritical loads.
• Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR): Instantly corrects brownouts and overvoltages to protect sensitive electronics without using battery power.
• Master outlet control: One master outlet controls four ECO outlets so connected peripherals can automatically power down when the main device sleeps or turns off, saving energy.
• Connectivity and charging: Includes an RJ45 100mb Ethernet port for data-line surge protection and two USB charging ports that share a 10.5W output for mobile devices.
• User-replaceable batteries: Uses two replaceable battery cartridges so the UPS can be serviced and kept in service long term by swapping RBC51 batteries.

Who It's For

This UPS is a good fit for home office workers, small home server or NAS owners, and media center builders who need to protect a primary computer, router, and a handful of peripherals during brief outages. The AVR and mixed outlet layout make it practical for setups that need both uninterrupted runtime and extra surge-only outlets.

It is less appropriate for mission-critical enterprise servers or heavy workstation arrays that require extended runtime or hot-swappable battery bays; users with very high continuous loads or who need longer runtime should consider larger capacity UPS systems.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Solid protection with AVR plus mixed battery and surge-only outlets for flexible load management.
• Energy-saving master outlet that can reduce power draw from peripherals when the main device is off.
• Includes Ethernet surge protection and USB charging ports for additional device coverage.
• Backed by a 3-year warranty and connected equipment insurance for added confidence.

Cons

• Some users report mixed experiences with longevity and battery life, so expect variability in real-world durability.
• Not sold in California at this time, limiting purchase options for residents there.

Specifications

Capacity	1300VA / 720W
Outlets	10 total (5 battery backup + surge, 5 surge only)
Voltage regulation	Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)
Data protection	RJ45 100mb Ethernet surge protection
USB charging	Two USB ports, shared 10.5W output
Batteries	User-replaceable, two RBC51 batteries
Warranty & protection	3-year manufacturer's warranty and $250,000 connected equipment insurance

Our Verdict

The UPS is a strong value for home office and media center users who need reliable short-term backup, AVR protection and flexible outlet control. It balances protection and energy savings with replaceable batteries and data-line coverage, making it a practical choice for protecting a primary PC, NAS or AV components. Buyers seeking longer runtimes or enterprise features should look at larger systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I replace the batteries?
Yes, the unit uses two user-replaceable RBC51 batteries so you can service the UPS without replacing the entire unit.

How many outlets have battery backup?
Five of the ten outlets provide battery backup and surge protection, while the other five are surge-only outlets for noncritical devices.

Does it protect network cables?
Yes, it includes an RJ45 100mb Ethernet port to help protect against data-line surges.