Final Thoughts and Conclusions

If you don’t already have a surge suppressor and UPS supplying power to your PC, investing in a quality product like the Ultra 850VA Power Protection Unit could be one of the best purchases you make.  The Ultra 850VA UPS is an entry level unit that is well suited for small home systems.  It will allow your PC to glide through brief power outages and give you time to conduct a graceful shutdown for longer outages.

 

The Ultra 850VA Power Protection Unit isn’t much bigger than a conventional power outlet strip yet provides surge suppression, overload protection along with backup power should the lights go out.  The downside to the compact size is limited backup time.  Be sure to match your system requirements to a properly sized UPS.  Ultra offers eight different models ranging in capacity from 300VA (150W) to 2,000VA (1,200W).

 

The Ultra 850VA Power Protection Unit is currently available and sells for $89.99 USD.  Highly recommended!

 

Ultra 850VA Power Protection Unit and UPS Review - Cases and Cooling 28

 

Strengths:

  • Compact size
  • Built-in surge suppression
  • Protects against Brown-outs and Black-outs
  • Multiple power outlets: (4) Surge suppressor and (4) Battery backup
  • LED status display and audible alarm
  • Short circuit and overload protection
  • User replaceable  battery for extended life
  • UPSMON power management software included
  • Automatic system diagnostics and battery check
  • 3-Year Warranty and $125,000 warranty against damaged equipment

 Weaknesses:

  • Limited battery backup time
  • Audible alarm may be hard to hear

I would like to thank our friends at Ultra Products for sending us the 850VA Power Protection Unit to review – thanks!  Be sure to use our price checking engine to find the best price on any of Ultra’s fine products or anything else you may want to buy!

 

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