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I want a UPS when using a Desktop…. but I don’t recommend it for laptops.
I had a portable power meter (Kill A Watt) and noticed the “wattage” consumption was significantly higher with the UPS. As the laptop has a battery to keep running during an outage…. running the power through the UPS was not worth it for me.
Also test your UPS every few years…. you might find the battery has worn out.
I got lucky and my UPS lasted nearly six years on its original battery. Fortunately, it’s easy to swap out for a new one, especially if you stick with the big UPS names like APC.
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