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Amazon Basics 6-Outlet 400VA/255W UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector

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Amazon has Amazon Basics 6-Outlet 400VA/255W UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector on sale for $35.63. Shipping is free.

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Standby UPS: 400VA / 255W battery backup; ideal for home networks, IoT devices, home entertainment
Runtime: ~6 minutes at half load (200VA/127.5W); ~1.5 minutes at full load (400VA/255W)
Outlets: 6 total NEMA 5-15R (3 surge-only, 3 surge + battery backup)
Protection: Guards against power surges; provides short-term backup for safe shutdown during outages
Compact design: Small footprint; 5-foot cord with right-angle, 45-degree offset NEMA 5-15P plug (120V, 50/60Hz)
Software: Power management software available for download
Load recommendation: Keep connected load below 80% of rated capacity for optimal performance

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This offer is $1.21 lower than a +96 Frontpage Deal from January.
Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on over 14k Amazon customer reviews.
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Standby UPS: 400VA / 255W battery backup; ideal for home networks, IoT devices, home entertainment
Runtime: ~6 minutes at half load (200VA/127.5W); ~1.5 minutes at full load (400VA/255W)
Outlets: 6 total NEMA 5-15R (3 surge-only, 3 surge + battery backup)
Protection: Guards against power surges; provides short-term backup for safe shutdown during outages
Compact design: Small footprint; 5-foot cord with right-angle, 45-degree offset NEMA 5-15P plug (120V, 50/60Hz)
Software: Power management software available for download
Load recommendation: Keep connected load below 80% of rated capacity for optimal performance

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff

This offer is $1.21 lower than a +96 Frontpage Deal from January.
Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on over 14k Amazon customer reviews.
Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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AndrewinMD

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Mar 27, 2026 01:19 PM

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AndrewinMD

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Mar 27, 2026 01:19 PM

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Sometimes the algorithm pulls through! Exactly what I need for a non-essential but essential component (wifi extender). 😊

abstractedpudding

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Mar 27, 2026 08:32 PM

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Quote from AndrewinMD

Sometimes the algorithm pulls through! Exactly what I need for a non-essential but essential component (wifi extender). 😊

Yep, these are a great deal for this kind of use. Going to pick up two more for WAPs/switches.

PurpleSink3298

Mar 27, 2026 08:36 PM

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PurpleSink3298Mar 27, 2026 08:36 PM

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Good deal. Going to use it to power my 3D printer's 24 hour prints so it can ride through those little power blips that screw me!

abstractedpudding

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Quote from PurpleSink3298

Good deal. Going to use it to power my 3D printer's 24 hour prints so it can ride through those little power blips that screw me!

What kind of draw does your 3-D printer have?I mostly use these for networking equipment that has minimal power draw. I know a lot of people will say that there's not enough juice in these to last for an extended outage but really I'm just looking to not have my stuff reset during that 4 second drop that happens several times throughout the year.

PurpleSink3298

Mar 27, 2026 09:08 PM

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Quote from abstractedpudding

80-200 watts. It's an Elegoo Carbon Centauri. Maximum if get is a few minutes, 10 at best. I'm rebuting a 2KVA Eaton 9130 UPS I got for $60 with bad batteries so this will be my intermediate UPS and will go to my network hub after my Eaton is rebuilt.

sandalphonus

Mar 28, 2026 12:50 AM

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sandalphonusMar 28, 2026 12:50 AM

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How many years do UPS batteries typically last?

metalfan49

Mar 28, 2026 02:11 AM

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metalfan49Mar 28, 2026 02:11 AM

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Quote from sandalphonus

How many years do UPS batteries typically last?

3 to 5 years, depending on number of discharge/recharge cycles

Pasbaldexis

Mar 28, 2026 02:52 AM

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PasbaldexisMar 28, 2026 02:52 AM

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Got the 12 outlet version of this a few weeks ago, so I'm sure that's why the Amazon Basics versions are all on sale now.

It's ... Fine? I have no complaints. It's a tad heavy, if I had any complaint, and even then it doesn't feel out of place compared to others I've had. For $35 I'd get this if I still needed one.

DelightfulPen583

Mar 28, 2026 03:16 AM

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DelightfulPen583Mar 28, 2026 03:16 AM

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Would this be too little power to run a pc, 2 monitors, + charge devices? Lower end pc (sorry I'm not home I don't know specs). Maybe too broad of a question sorry if it's too vague to help

abstractedpudding

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Quote from DelightfulPen583

Would this be too little power to run a pc, 2 monitors, + charge devices? Lower end pc (sorry I'm not home I don't know specs). Maybe too broad of a question sorry if it's too vague to help

Yes. It's far too small for that. Full load on this is only 255 watts, which you can easily reach with a PC and monitors. If you exceed that it won't be able to supply enough power to keep things on. Likewise at full draw you're still looking at less than two minutes of power. You'll want one of these:https://slickdeals.net/f/19352781

beakeru2

Mar 28, 2026 11:00 AM

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Quote from AndrewinMD

Sometimes the algorithm pulls through! Exactly what I need for a non-essential but essential component (wifi extender). 😊

that is what I am using mine for in addition to a litter robot our power blinks frequently and the robot would need to be reset each time, now it maintains connection. I read the negative reviews and was apprehensive to buy it but so far I have been very happy with mine. I test it out about once a month.

unhuman

Mar 28, 2026 11:58 AM

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unhumanMar 28, 2026 11:58 AM

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So much stuff! Not sure what I need this for... But nobody stops me.

jhc651

Mar 28, 2026 12:48 PM

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jhc651Mar 28, 2026 12:48 PM

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Deal looks comparable to the one about 2 months ago which I snagged...Amazon Basics 800VA/450W 12 outlet for $55. I might grab this and find something useful for it to do. Here, much more often than outages of more than a few seconds, are those little blips which annoyingly cause modem/routers, cables boxes to reboot, first world problems. Smilie

xtiandeth

Mar 28, 2026 04:17 PM

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xtiandethMar 28, 2026 04:17 PM

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Been meaning to replace a ups for my modem and router, this seems cheaper than a replacement battery for my small apc

pelo

Mar 28, 2026 05:48 PM

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peloMar 28, 2026 05:48 PM

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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank pelo

I did a quick search of this model. It seems it comes, or at least at one point it came with a Leoch CPS3.6-12 battery. A replacement battery costs as much as the unit itself. So, this is basically a disposable unit, which will last probably around three years.

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Rating:	(4.1 out of 5 stars)
Reviews:	14,503 Amazon Reviews
Manufacturer:	Amazon
Model Number:	Amazon Basics UPS - 400 VA
Product SKU:	B073Q48Z95
UPC:	841710187410
ASIN:	B073Q48Z95
Brand:	Amazon Basics
Item Dimensions LxWxH:	7.24 x 4.33 x 3.22 inches
Item Weight:	3.8 Pounds
Item model number:	Amazon Basics UPS - 400 VA
Manufacturer:	Amazon

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