Pay attention to the distinction between battery-backed outlets, which offer surge protection and battery power during outages, and surge-protected-only outlets, which, as the name suggests, only offer surge protection. Every model we write about offers surge protection as a standard feature, even on outlets that don’t offer battery power. In addition to AC outlets, some UPS models have USB-A or USB-C ports to connect your smartphone and other devices. Advanced UPS models typically include battery health monitoring features, so you’ll get a heads up when a battery nears the end of its life. SafetySetting up a UPS is straightforward: Simply plug the UPS into a wall outlet and connect your devices to the UPS.