An uninterruptible power supply (UPS), also known as battery backup, keeps you from losing your work and data by giving you time to shut down gracefully when the power goes out.

Finding the right UPS depends on your application and your needs. Battery backup is available for virtually any application from a small desktop computer to a sophisticated data server – and everything in between. Here’s a look at some of today’s popular and best battery backup options for home, office and industrial settings

Model: ECO550UPS – Compact desktop UPS provides battery backup support for a basic home office or home theater components.

Why we like it - An ECO power-saving option features three switched outlets that turn off automatically when the device connected to the Battery Backup Master Outlet is powered down or in sleep mode. This feature helps save money on electric bills.

Model: BC36ML – Keeps critical home network equipment like routers and security cameras operating through brief power outages.

Why we like it – This ultra-compact unit has lithium-ion batteries to keep a router, VoIP phone, security camera or smart speaker running for as long as five hours, depending on what equipment is connected.

Model: SMART1500PSGLCD – Purpose-built for computer gaming, this pure sine wave UPS protects a PC, gaming console and other equipment from power interference, including game-endangering blackouts.

Why we like it – A detachable, wireless front-panel LCD displays a wide range of UPS and power conditions and operates up to 20 feet away from the main unit. On the fun side, dynamic lighting provides 16.7 million color combinations to coordinate with the lighting on a gaming rig.

Model: Cloud-connected UPS systems (to be released Q1 2024) – Eaton’s Tripp Lite series cloud-connected UPS systems simplify remote monitoring and control, allowing you to keep an eye on UPS status and battery levels in real time via mobile app or web browser.

Why we like it – The compact size and easy-to-use monitoring dashboard makes this UPS series ideal for applications like retail POS, ATMs, casino gaming machines, servers, routers and switches. An LCD panel enables local monitoring.