Picked up a budget 600VA UPS (Geonix) for running a Pi + router during outages. Honestly cost difference vs APC was huge, so I went cheap.

Now I’m wondering for low-power setups (Pi, router, maybe a mini PC), does brand even matter that much?

Anyone here running budget UPS long-term?

• Battery life holding up?
• Any sudden failures?
• Worth upgrading later or just ride it till it dies?

Trying to balance “homelab budget” vs “don’t fry my setup” 😅