Eaton 3S 700 - UPS - AC 220-240 V - 420 Watt - 700 VA - 1-phase - USB - output connectors: 8

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The Eaton 3S 700 is one of those sensible “get it sorted” UPS options—good when you just need clean backup for business basics like a small network switch, router, NAS, VOIP handset gear, or one light workstation, without paying for more capacity than you’ll actually use. At £117 ex‑VAT it feels fairly priced for UK SMEs who want reliable short runtime to prevent corruption during power cuts and to let you shut down properly if the outage drags on. The USB connection is also handy for straightforward monitoring and graceful shutdown in typical Windows/server setups.

That said, I’d avoid it if you’re trying to power anything heavier (big PCs, monitors plus desktops, active cooling rigs, laser printers, etc.) or if you need long runtime—this isn’t the “stay up through the night” type of UPS. Also, in an office environment with lots of frequent outages/spikes, you’ll want to make sure you’re not expecting surge protection to replace proper electrical basics. In short: buy it if your goal is protection and tidy shutdown for small, critical IT loads; don’t buy it if you need serious backup time or you’re powering power-hungry equipment.