UPS units

UPS units for computers and home office in New Zealand

Updated 5 November 2026

A small UPS for a desktop computer and router costs about NZ$130 to NZ$200 in New Zealand, and a 1500 VA line-interactive unit about NZ$390 to NZ$400. Rack-mount and lithium units start near NZ$2,190. To find the right size for your equipment, describe it on BlaBlaPrice, and sellers reply with offers in the chat.

Size it in watts, not only in VA

Listings show two numbers: VA (volt-amperes) and W (watts). A 650 VA unit is listed at 360 W to 390 W, and an 850 VA unit at 425 W. Add up the watts of what you will connect, not the VA, and keep a margin below the rated figure. Also count the outlets, because some models have only two and others four.

Standards and warranty

An NZTA page on UPS equipment says that such equipment must comply with the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 and be installed in line with them. AS 62040.1.1 sets general and safety requirements for low-voltage UPS in areas people can reach, and AS/NZS 3000 covers the wiring around the unit. The battery wears out first: some extended warranties cover the battery as well as the unit, and manufacturers state their warranty in months, so ask for the period in writing.

Season, delivery and your request

Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. Heat shortens battery life, so keep the unit in a cool, ventilated place during the hot months. Delivery is to Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton or Tauranga. In your request, list what the UPS must power, such as a computer, modem, NAS or point-of-sale terminal, with total watts if you know them. Add whether you need a pure sine wave output, the runtime you want, new or used, and your budget.

You can get UPS offers through BlaBlaPrice, free for buyers. Write the equipment and the runtime in the chat on the home page, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose a seller. For longer outages, also compare generators and portable power stations.