Customer Reviews for APC Back-UPS ES 550VA 8-Outlet Battery Backup, Black (BE550G)
Item # : 733726
Model # : BE550G
This APC Back-UPS battery backup features audible alarms that give low battery and overload alerts for maximum security.
- 550 VA/330 W load capacity enables you to protect numerous home or office electronics
- Measures 88 mm(H) x 180 mm(W) x 302 mm(D)
Price is $105.79
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1038 reviews

Most helpful positive review
Posted Apr 30, 2020
APC Back-UPS
Replaced a ten year old APC Back-UPS with this same model. I have three APC Back-UPS and that all last in the ten year range.
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Nov 8, 2011
A Major Headache
This unit will shut down your PC randomly. It takes over all Windows power management and is unpredictable. Rather than protecting your system the PowerChute software will drive you nuts and will kill your system when you least expect it. Also the customer support doesn't speak english and they don't understand the product. Save your money!!
RICHARD M.
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Posted Apr 14, 2025
Great product
On time, easy setup, protects your electronics from power fluctuations!
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Staples Customer
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Posted Mar 19, 2025
Great installation
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Staples Customer
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Posted Jul 15, 2024
Battery backup
Battery backup for my desktop. Lost a computer once too many power loss shutdowns. With this backup, I know I have time to shutdown properly.
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JAMES V.
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Posted Jul 12, 2024
Replaces older APC unit
Hard to review when you've only had it a week. No outages so far. I assume it works as well as the last one. It protects modem, phone, wifi, computers, etc.
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GALEN A.
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Posted Apr 14, 2024
Bought to replace an identical unit that failed
It works fine. Just remember that you should allow it a day or so to fully charge before expecting it to keep your computer on for an extended length of time.
I bought the same unit again because the previous one (and additional ones of the same make and model) have worked great for years. Nothing lasts forever, however.
I bought the same unit again because the previous one (and additional ones of the same make and model) have worked great for years. Nothing lasts forever, however.
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Workingman
This reviewer received a free product or coupon in exchange for an unbiased review of the product
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Dell
Posted Apr 2, 2024
Keeps me up and running
I have a new computer and this is my first UPS I've gotten for backup power. We have power blips and outages from storms and just randomly and I don't want any damage to the computer. I also plugged in the modem/router and now I don't need to worry about internet interruptions. Also protecting the printer and other peripherals on the non-UPS side of the box.
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Texster71
This reviewer received a free product or coupon in exchange for an unbiased review of the product
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Dell
Posted Mar 26, 2024
Dependable UPS
Dependable and enough back-up power to recover from brown outs. These have become our company standard.
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Staples Customer
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Quill
Posted Mar 19, 2024
Cord is too short. It does not safely reach the outlet. Darn it.
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Staples Customer
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Posted Jan 14, 2024
great brand
This is my second APC battery backup. The 8 outlet model suits my needs and accommodates the plugs more efficiently than the other brands.
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IRMA P.
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Posted Jan 12, 2024
APC Back-UPS
APC is ‘best of the best’ in their industry. I have done business with them for many years. Keep up the great work! Thanks.
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Staples Customer
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Posted Aug 10, 2023
absolute garbage
I bought 3 of these for our main computers at work. None of them worked.
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DENNIS T.
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Posted Jul 20, 2023
APC UPS
Works as described and a very competitive price. Easy to order online, delivered on time and easy to pick up in store. No need to worry about "porch pirates" stealing it.
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MARI H.
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Posted Jun 17, 2023
Worth it!
Best WFH piece of equipment you can get for yourself. A few months ago, the surge protector my company sent me home with went out, so I ordered this APC battery backup. I forgot I bought it and last night when my town had a scheduled power outage, I stayed online at work. I was confused, but then I remembered this little investment! Finished my shift and we stayed onlin...
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CRYSTAL H.
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Posted May 28, 2023
Delivered Great Condition On Time
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GEOFF EDWARDS
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APC by Schneider Electric
Posted May 20, 2023
APC BACK UPS ES 550VA,120V, 8 NEMA outlets (4 su
We had problems with the replacement battery and called to either get replacement or to return product.
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MICHAEL
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Posted Mar 6, 2023
As advertised with quick delivery.
Though the photo shows it to be an ES model, that is not shown on the actual product delivered. However, the specs and details suggest it is in he same model. I bought (2) and they both came fully charged. the delivery was quick and onkda earlier than originally stated. So, at this point, I am very pleased.
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Staples Customer
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Posted Jan 25, 2023
Works great but
So far this product is working as expected. The only problem is that the holes for the plugs seem to be offset a little from the plugs themselves. Anything plugged in has to be forced into the holes and does not always sit flush with the unit itself. Might just be my unit. The one I had before, identical to this one, did not have this problem.
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Stephanie - Admin
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Quill
Posted Nov 21, 2022
Back-up
We order a replacement as our had been beeping and we tried changing the battery and it kept beeping. Since we installed the new one, no beeping. Miss the phone portal that is not there anymore. Works like it says it does and no our clients don't hear the beeping noise anymore when they come in. It does get irritating when you constantly hear the beeping noise.
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Staples Customer
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Posted Oct 5, 2022
phone portals
Ordered the exact same Model # as my previous unit. New unit does not have the phone portals like the older unit, causing issues with hooking up my internet through this unit.
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Staples Customer
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Posted Aug 4, 2022
Great Product
Arrived on time, worked as advertised
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