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Staples TECH - 650VA 8-Outlet Battery Back-Up & Surge Protector Standby UPS - Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(28 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 28 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Staples TECH - 650VA 8-Outlet Battery Back-Up & Surge Protector Standby UPS - Black
Customer Rating
4
Protect your investments
on May 13, 2025
Posted by: Adrian D
from Fort Worth
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a business owner I have owned many surge protectors over the years some better than others but never with battery backup capabilities. I decided to put this product to the test and focus on my more important units that need to be powered like my Lorex camera system and the Ring alarm base. I've been using this product for about 2 to 3 weeks so far I have had only one issues with the product itself. First the pros it offers a long cord(5ft) so it gives you plenty of space to put it anywhere you need. It features eight outlets four with battery backup and two USB-A ports for versatile connectivity. Everything is labeled and the instructions are straightforward. Now the only con that I've noticed when I connected the ring alarm base unit on the battery supported and surge protector outlets after about 24 hours it would turn off and provide no power to the ring alarm base so therefore I would get a notification that my ring alarm is on cellular backup. I was thinking that maybe it was just that one outlet so I tried it on the other end and sure enough after 24 hours it did the same thing. Once I switched it over to the surge protected outlets I had no issues with the ring alarm base. I will test it out with other devices to see if it does the same thing but either I have a defected unit or the battery backup isn't powerful enough. Overall this surge protector power strip is a budget option for protecting your investments.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Home Office Power Strip
on May 13, 2025
Posted by: L.W.
from Chisago City
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use this power strip in the home office of my older house. It is nice to have the protection against power surges. Living in a more rural area I have power outages during storms and high winds. When I work remotely hosting meetings and webinars I needed something to lessen the disturbance of power outages. My laptop additional monitors speakers cell charger webinar lights webcam and adjustable desk are plugged into the surge protector outlets. The number of outlets is great and I really liked the versatility allowed with the USB outlets. This power strip allowed me to have all things plugged into one place and not have multiple cords stretching in different directions. This surge protector power strip provides peace of mind for power outages and allowed me to get rid of the smaller surge protectors that crowded my office area.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
An Easy Addition for peace of mind
on May 12, 2025
Posted by: MLEVANTI
from Nashua
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is an item that does what it should- and that’s all it needs to do! Ultimately we used this product to ensure our security cameras were always up and running. We tested it in our garage for a camera we use to make sure we don’t have water in the garage- so the camera being up and running at all times in a necessity. However this has enough plugs for multiple cameras and our basement/garage TVs as well. There are ample amount of plugs to use which is great and a USB option. We did not have a need for the USB port but it is nice to have in case. This unit is sturdy and well made and does what it’s supposed to do- which gives peace of mind that it would support our devices and be reliable for any thing else we need it for. It’s also not too big that it needs a lot of space- which is nice a work bench or a entertainment console!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Power Out Not a Problem Here
on May 12, 2025
Posted by: J.T.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used this surge protector for our TV Roku tablets—basically everything my kids use to stay calm. When we lost power during a thunderstorm the battery backup kicked in and Mrs. Rachel stayed on just long enough to avoid a baby meltdown. Total win. The eight outlets were perfect and I loved having the USB ports—we could plug in the kids’ tablets right by the TV without hunting for extra bricks. It kept everything powered and reduced clutter. What I liked most? That it worked when I actually needed it. It saved the day in more ways than one.
Response from StaplesBy May 15, 2025
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Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Works well for small loads
on May 12, 2025
Posted by: M.L.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall this surge protector power strip seems like a decent budget option for protecting a budget family computer a printer and maybe a wifi router. The surge protector power strip's battery outlets are collectively limited to 360 watts even when the battery is not active. If the power draw goes over 360 watts an alarm sounds for a couple of seconds before cutting the power to all 4 battery supported outlets. This means you cannot have a medium or high-end gaming desktop computer on the battery outlets because it has the possibility of shutting down your computer while in use. The surge protected outlets do not have a wattage limit but the unit as a whole has a 12 Amp current limit. On battery power it handles simple loads pretty well. I connected two 60W LED work lights and a box fan and it powered them for between 1 and 2 hours. It handily charged two non-gaming laptops at a time for just under an hour. It even managed to run a 6 inch wood jointer at half power for a couple minutes (at 360 watts) before I stopped the jointer because the power strip was getting warm and a little smoke came out. After the jointer incident while charging a single laptop with a 65 watt charger the voltage spiked to 150 volts which is concerning but then the unit powered off automatically which is good. The construction of the surge protector power strip is simple and cheap but effective. The included battery is a bit loose inside its housing but for a product that likely will never move that’s fine. There is plenty of venting for passively cooling the electronic components. I think 8 outlets is an adequate number for this unit. The USB ports are also good. I wish that the unit had some kind of remaining capacity indicator on the outside. It does have a USB data port for reading status on a computer but according to the manual that requires a proprietary program.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
CyberPower
on May 12, 2025
Posted by: S.H.
from Jessup
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The CyberPower UPS system has been a lifesaver for my electronics. I work from home and all of my kids use computers for homeschooling so having a battery backup and surge protection for sudden outages has been wonderful. I've spent a lot of money on laptops so having the piece of mind knowing that they won't be damaged is worth the price of this surge protector. The battery backup is a great feature for being able to save all my work and being able to finish a lesson before shutting down. Also I've noticed a faster charging time which has been beneficial for all of us but especially for my kids so they can get back to school and finish the day sooner! I love the design and black color. It looks much better than the standard grey surge protector. I would definitely recommend this product if you have multiple expensive electronics that get used every day
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Heavy duty for WFH setups
on May 12, 2025
Posted by: AliB
from Ashburn
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I work from home full time so having a backup power supply has always been a concern for me in case of power outages due to storms or other events like home remodeling projects. I read the instructions thoroughly and plugged my system in overnight exceeding the recommended 8 hour initial charge. After reading the entire manual I felt the guidance on power specifications and approximations on how long it could/would work in the event of a power outage was very light. Usually you would want to understand how much power your current setup takes and the voltage requirements to guesstimate how long your UPS would last during down times. I wasn’t able to figure it out with this system and while it held all of my monitors dock laptop and other needs I’m hoping I have at least a ten minute window based on the current setup. With that said this system is heavyweight and feels well made. It has 8 outlets but only 4 are battery protected. There are only two USB ports with no indication of battery backup protection and zero USB-C connections. I would have appreciated at least 1-2 USB-C for peripherals but I can plug those into my dock instead. For those that may be wondering if you unplug everything and try to test the battery it will not work it will automatically shut off. It has to be plugged in and grounded for the unit to operate. This unit also advises against plugging in printers shredders and other high power demanding devices (ladies no hair dryers lol). Other than that this system will work fine for my work from home and small business needs and I have a bit more peace of mind about future downtimes.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Provides Peace of Mind
on May 11, 2025
Posted by: MSD
from Kittredge
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I work fully remote and while I haven’t experienced a power outage since getting the Staples Tech Surge Protector Standby UPS I already feel a huge sense of relief having it on hand. There’s nothing worse than losing power mid-workday and scrambling to decide whether to wait it out or head to a coffee shop—especially when outages rarely last that long. Now I can stay home and keep working with minimal disruption. The setup was easy and I love how clearly labeled everything is—making it simple to know which outlets are battery-backed vs. surge-only. It’s surprisingly compact and the flat plug design that doesn't cover the bottom outlet is a huge win (why aren’t all heavy-duty plugs like this?!). Between the 4 battery-supported outlets 4 surge-only outlets and 2 USB ports it powers everything I need: my modem monitor laptop and phone charger with room to spare. The indicator light is a nice touch too; It gives me peace of mind that everything’s protected and ready. If you work from home or live somewhere prone to outages I’d highly recommend this. It’s super easy to use practical and gives me one less thing to worry about.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples