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APC 1050VA 8-Outlet UPS Battery Backup

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Office Depot has APC 1050VA 8-Outlet UPS Battery Backup (BN1050M) on sale for $99.99. Shipping is free.

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About this product:
  • 1050VA line-interactive UPS with 8 total outlets and 1103J surge protection
  • AVR corrects brownouts and overvoltage for stable 120V output
  • LCD shows power status, battery level, and UPS information
  • Hot-swappable battery supports safe replacement during operation
  • Includes PowerChute software for shutdown and power management
  • Backed by a 3-year limited manufacturer warranty
     

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Office Depot has APC 1050VA 8-Outlet UPS Battery Backup (BN1050M) on sale for $99.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member VadT. for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • 1050VA line-interactive UPS with 8 total outlets and 1103J surge protection
  • AVR corrects brownouts and overvoltage for stable 120V output
  • LCD shows power status, battery level, and UPS information
  • Hot-swappable battery supports safe replacement during operation
  • Includes PowerChute software for shutdown and power management
  • Backed by a 3-year limited manufacturer warranty
     

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • Additional Information:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $30 less (23% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $129.99 at the time of this posting.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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mechinn
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Waveform Type: Stepped approximation to a sinewave
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Many years ago I got a deal from Fatwallet for 3 of these at $10 each from Office Depot. I still have one of them. They work well but the fans in them can become noisy and annoying. I tried replacing the fans but it didn't help much. I eventually gave up on them in preference for smaller units without fans.
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This APC BN1050M is a compact 8 outlet UPS best suited for short outages, router and modem backup, or a small office setup that needs fast switchover and USB shutdown support. The 600 watt output and stepped approximation to a sinewave are the key limits, so it is not a fit for high draw PCs or long runtime needs. The beep can be muted, though the fan and lead acid battery aging remain common complaints. A practical pick if the load stays modest and the USB shutdown feature matters.

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  • Yes. The BN1050M manual indicates a mute button, and the unit can mute the beep during battery operation. That matters because the alarm can be loud enough to be distracting during an outage.

    wdslkdECarlsonVadT.PaulS1105

  • No. The BN1050M is rated for 600W max output, so it is undersized for a PC that can draw up to 850W; a higher-rated UPS with more wattage headroom is the safer choice.

    phillip9phillip9

  • Yes. It has a USB port for computer shutdown, and that can be used to trigger a home server shutdown when the battery gets low.

    ECarlsonMcBeats

  • For a computer load, expect only about 2-3 minutes before the battery is depleted. It is better suited to keeping a PC alive briefly while you shut down, or to running low-power gear like a modem/router for longer.

    KingliciousECarlson

  • No. Its waveform is a stepped approximation to a sine wave, not pure sine. That is important for shoppers comparing it with portable power stations or UPS units that advertise cleaner output.

    mechinnKinglicious

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Nov 25, 2025 6:36 PM
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ThaiVNov 25, 2025 6:36 PM
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Could I use this to power strobe flashes at a remote photo shoot?
Nov 25, 2025 7:08 PM
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ECarlsonNov 25, 2025 7:08 PM
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Quote from PaulS1105 View quoted comment :
The BEEPING.My wife insists I turn them off if there's a power outage. The beeping drives anyone crazy. Defeats the purpose.
You can mute the beep.
Nov 25, 2025 7:09 PM
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ECarlsonNov 25, 2025 7:09 PM
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Quote from cgauxus View quoted comment :
Save your money...No USB port for a reason.
No need for a USB port for a router UPS.
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Nov 25, 2025 8:27 PM
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VadT.
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Nov 25, 2025 8:27 PM
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Quote from wdslkd View quoted comment :
That's why there's a mute button. Or is there not a mute button on this model?
It has a mute button.
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Nov 26, 2025 1:40 AM
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ECarlsonNov 26, 2025 1:40 AM
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Quote from cgauxus View quoted comment :
Save your money...
No USB port for a reason.
This one has a USB port for computer shutdown.
Nov 26, 2025 2:30 AM
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PlutomaniaNov 26, 2025 2:30 AM
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I have a few SLA UPS units in storage collecting dust. Got sick of replacing batteries every 2-3 years. The worst is finding out that a battery has failed during a power outage.
Nov 26, 2025 4:08 AM
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ECarlsonNov 26, 2025 4:08 AM
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Quote from Plutomania View quoted comment :
I have a few SLA UPS units in storage collecting dust. Got sick of replacing batteries every 2-3 years. The worst is finding out that a battery has failed during a power outage.
Yep. I have a bunch collecting dust around the house with dead batteries or just dead. I have a few working ones, but will eventually go with all Lifepo4 units.

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Nov 26, 2025 2:21 PM
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ldeverauxNov 26, 2025 2:21 PM
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Quote from PaulS1105 View quoted comment :
Reply to comments.

I googled previously. All responses are there is no mute button.
Then this model wasn't for you, if you can't figure out how to disable the buzzer
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Nov 26, 2025 2:22 PM
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smartdealsNov 26, 2025 2:22 PM
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shall we wait for Costco 1500va Cyberpower deal?
Nov 26, 2025 3:12 PM
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McBeatsNov 26, 2025 3:12 PM
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Quote from Kinglicious View quoted comment :
My only problem with these is that portable power stations are getting so much cheaper so much faster that I'm not sure I have much need for these anymore. In the past they were important for your electronics but at $100-150 I can't help my think most things can be done with a power station that's maybe a little more but with a UPS feature. In exchange I can power more things and I can power them for much longer.

There's a market for this, especially if you need something that's guaranteed under 10ms switchover time, you're shopping for an office, or you're so limited in spacing that 8 outlets on this machine is necessary over a 14amp surge protector in a PPS. But I'm struggling for a use case at this price point, very first world problem.
For me it's the USB port so it can shut down my home server when the battery gets low. Not sure a power station can do that. Have the power station behind the UPS... There we go lol
Nov 28, 2025 1:53 AM
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phillip9Nov 28, 2025 1:53 AM
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Quote from CyanMeal1599 View quoted comment :
I'm not very knowledgeable with these, I want one for my PC to protect it from surges and etc. Will this work? My PSU 850W
It's probably too small. Its max output is 600 watts. Your pc max input usage is 850 watts. To avoid problems and possible damage you want an ups that at very least equals your max input. The BN1050M has a maximum output of 600 watts and a capacity of 1050 VA. This means it can handle a maximum power draw of 600 watts from the connected devices. Wattage: The device's wattage is 600W, which is its maximum power output.VA Rating: The 1050 VA rating indicates the apparent power capacity, while the wattage is the real power capacity, which is the more critical number for determining how much equipment it can support.
Nov 28, 2025 1:56 AM
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phillip9Nov 28, 2025 1:56 AM
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Quote from Kinglicious View quoted comment :
Generally yes but the more specific answer depends on how much you push your PC and what your worst case scenario would be. For that you'd need to know how it is under load but even at 850w max you should be fine. It's the rest of the stuff you'd typically plug in, like monitor, router, modem, phone, etc, that could impact what's left. But the computer won't draw 850w almost ever, to get that much you'd need a 4090 or 5090 inside along with an extremely hungry CPU, at which point money clearly isn't an issue and you might as well consider a power station with a UPS feature instead. Or get a more powerful UPS (e.g., 1500VA) because you're clearly going to work with more hungry items. Just remember that with this you've got maybe 2-3m before the battery dies as long as the computer's on, so the idea is to shut down the stuff that heavily draws and let the modem/router slowly drain the battery over the next few hours/until power's back.
Super bad advice You never know when the pc will hit 850 watts. You should always over protect , never under protect You risk damage or fire For a PC with an 850W power supply, you should get a UPS rated for at least 900W, but a 1000W or 1500VA UPS is a safer choice to handle peak loads and provide more headroom. Aim for a UPS with a sustained power delivery rating higher than your estimated peak wattage and consider brands like APC, CyberPower, or Tripp Lite.
Nov 29, 2025 4:33 AM
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AreebTanvirNov 29, 2025 4:33 AM
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Quote from Kinglicious View quoted comment :
My only problem with these is that portable power stations are getting so much cheaper so much faster that I'm not sure I have much need for these anymore. In the past they were important for your electronics but at $100-150 I can't help my think most things can be done with a power station that's maybe a little more but with a UPS feature. In exchange I can power more things and I can power them for much longer. There's a market for this, especially if you need something that's guaranteed under 10ms switchover time, you're shopping for an office, or you're so limited in spacing that 8 outlets on this machine is necessary over a 14amp surge protector in a PPS. But I'm struggling for a use case at this price point, very first world problem.
I had the older version 350VA which I bought 20 years ago, replaced the lead-acid battery twice. The only thing I hate is the constant beeping when on ups mode after outage. I end up getting 650WH ecoflow and it preformed well during recent outage. No regrets moving to LiFePo batteries with next gen tech.
Dec 1, 2025 7:30 AM
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heyu415Dec 1, 2025 7:30 AM
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Thanks, we've been having power outages recently, so this will come in handy.

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