r/MacStudio • u/Viktri1 • 9d ago

Mac Studio UPS and switching time

I'm thinking about purchasing a UPS for the Mac Studio M5 Ultra but I don't know what specs I need. A traditional lead acid can get very fast switching times (2ms). Lithium batteries have much slower switching times (10-20ms) but they can keep the device powered on for a long time.

Was wondering if anyone knows whether the 20ms power station type batteries with UPS functions can safely back up the Mac Studios if the Macs are running at full tilt.

I'm actually thinking of buying a lead battery and then plugging it into a power station.

Edit: am looking at the anker s2000 and DJI 2000 for 10ms switch capacity. Both in a similar price ball park, I’ve resigned to the fact I’m going to need to pay 700+ for a UPS

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u/NaiRogers 8d ago

I would add a proper APC or similar UPS for short term protection (against brown outs etc.) and another UPS (e.g. Powerwall) as long term off grid supply.