The Digitus All-in-One UPS 600VA/360W is a UPS power strip for home and office users with many connections.It is designed to protect against both power failure and mains fluctuations.We tested them.A UPS power strip is designed to protect connected PCs, network storage and routers as well as smart home devices from sudden power failures and damage caused by overvoltage or undervoltage.As a line-interactive model, the Digitus All-in-One UPS 600VA/360W meets these requirements.It is intended for office, home office and private use and offers many connections for the corresponding devices.With 360 watts, it also has enough power to act as a buffer to ensure that there is enough time for data backup and shutdown in an emergency.TechStage shows in the test how well it succeeds.The Digitus All-in-One UPS 600VA/360W has an amazing number of connections for a UPS socket strip that offers a cheap entry into the world of uninterruptible power supplies: For example, there are four Schuko sockets on the top of the device.On top of that, there are three inverted power sockets.In order to connect devices such as a monitor to it, however, adapter cables are required, which are not included with the Digitus UPS.Nevertheless, compared to other UPSs in this price range, it is worth noting that this model offers both socket types.There are also other interfaces: There is a USB-A port on the top of the UPS socket strip for charging USB devices such as smartphones.It supports USB 2.0 and thus supplies 5 volts at a maximum of 2 amps.The USB port with type B next to it is used to connect a computer to the UPS.It can then use the Megatec Upsilon 2000 monitoring software to receive and evaluate data from the power storage unit - we will go into more detail about the program below.The manufacturer cleverly thinks along here and includes a suitable USB cable.There are two RJ11 sockets on the side of the UPS.They are marked with input and output.This can be used to connect a fax machine or DSL modem to protect it from voltage fluctuations and spikes, such as lightning strikes.Three LED displays round off the comprehensive equipment.The green light indicates power mode.The yellow LED flashes as soon as the Digitus All-in-One UPS 600VA/360W switches to battery mode.If an error occurs in the UPS, the third LED lights up red.A 12-volt battery with a capacity of 7 Ah is in the plastic housing.It is located under a cover that is secured with two screws.The battery can be changed by the user by pulling up two plastic tabs and detaching the contact with the UPS electronics - this works without any problems.In addition, the Digitus model has two recesses on the housing, which is why it is also suitable for wall mounting.The enclosed operating instructions describe in detail and in German, among other things, how the UPS can be put into operation.However, she recommends charging the UPS connector strip for 6 to 8 hours before using it for the first time and only then connecting the consumer.This is not uncommon - most manufacturers require an appropriate initial charge to ensure the user starts with a fully charged battery.For charging, the UPS should be connected directly to an outlet; the manufacturer advises against connecting to power strips or other jumpers.If the device is fully charged, the device can be switched on - this process is accompanied by a long beep.For the test, the Digitus All-in-One UPS 600VA/360W runs through two power failure scenarios: In the first, the UPS must deliver a support load of 100 watts to four connected devices - an office PC, monitor, Internet router and a NAS System.The UPS switches to battery mode as soon as the input voltage fails due to the power plug being pulled.In this scenario, the UPS is loaded with less than a third of its rated output power and lasts for over 13 minutes.With this result, compared to the other UPSs in this performance class, it only ends up in the midfield.But in practice there is still enough leeway to back up data and properly shut down the connected devices such as the computer and network storage.The second test run demands more from the Digitus All-in-One UPS 600VA/360W: Here, a lamp is added to the IT consumer to generate a load of 200 watts.With this double load, the support time drops very significantly to 3:29 minutes.In both cases, the Digitus UPS accompanies the power outages with LED warnings and audible alarms, which increase in four stages from a single beep to indicate battery mode over a 10-second interval to a beep every second before a double beep to clarify that the battery is finally empty.Since the Digitus All-in-One UPS 600VA/360W is a line-interactive UPS, it can also deal with voltage fluctuations.It has to prove the scope it offers in a test in which it receives an input voltage that gradually decreases or increases.In the case of the Digitus model, the correction starts at undervoltage from 205 volts, from 170 volts the UPS plug strip switches to battery operation.It compensates for an overvoltage from 252 volts, the battery is used at 277 volts.Overall, a very decent range for voltage correction, which worked smoothly in the test.Once a backup has occurred, it is important that the UPS recharges the battery as quickly as possible in order to be immediately prepared for the next power failure.With the Digitus All-in-One UPS 600VA/360W, a full battery charge takes a whopping 13:30 hours.This makes it one of the more slowly charging UPS models.The power consumption generated by the device itself also counts for UPSs, as it is permanently connected to the power grid.In particular, the inexpensive entry-level UPS models can quickly reduce the purchase price ad absurdum due to their hunger for energy during operation.With the Digitus All-in-One UPS 600VA/360W, the measurements show around 10.2 watts in idle mode and an additional 9.8 watts in operation.From this, an average of 10 watts is calculated to estimate the annual consumption.With the current turmoil in the electricity sector, it is almost impossible to give an exact price per kilowatt hour.The underlying value of 45 cents per kilowatt hour and 24/7 use is therefore to be understood as a guide.Based on this calculation, the device generates electricity costs of almost 40 euros per year - this corresponds to more than half of the purchase price.The Megatec Upsilon 2000 software can be used to monitor the Digitus All-in-One UPS 600VA/360W, provided the UPS is connected to a computer via USB cable.However, the program only recognizes the connected UPS when the USB connection is selected under "Settings".In addition, it can only be used under Windows and requires licensing for installation.The required serial number can be found on the information card that is included in the scope of delivery.With the program, the user can expand the alarm variants to e-mail and SMS messages - useful if he is not sitting directly at the computer or within earshot of the USB.Basically, the software provides an overview of what is going on with the UPS power strip.Information on battery condition, state of charge, load or voltage can also be displayed as a diagram.In addition, a self-test of the battery is possible and the definition of actions should power problems occur.For example, the connected computer can be shut down or put into hibernation.The log functions of the software are also practical in themselves, recording the duration of the connection, the battery level or the time of a power failure, among other things.In the test, however, the results shown are not always comprehensible.For example, the program shows the battery charge level at 84 percent, although the UPS had switched off seconds earlier because the battery charge was too low.Among the UPS socket strips for the home and the home office, the Digitus All-in-One UPS 600VA/360W stands out above all because of its variety of connections.It is recommended if, in addition to loads with Schuko plugs, devices with IEC-C13 sockets or a DSL modem or a fax are to be connected directly to the UPS.In the event of a power failure, it provides enough time to back up data and shut down connected computers or NAS systems.This is particularly true when the total number of consumers remains well below the power limit of the UPS socket strip.For a line interactive device, the Digitus UPS is cheap.It not only protects devices against power failures, but also against voltage fluctuations.The enclosed manual describes the operation of the UPS model in detail and in a comprehensible manner, which is why it is also suitable for newcomers to the topic of "uninterruptible power supply".The monitoring software also helps here, even if it is not entirely reliable.The replaceable battery reduces maintenance effort and costs for the UPS power strip, but the hunger for energy is a catch.The blackout guide is also worth reading as an aid: These tools help in the event of a power failure, as well as the article UPS from 40 euros: emergency power supply for smart homes, computers and data.- The links marked with are commission links (affiliate links).If an order is placed via such a link, TechStage receives a commission.This does not result in any additional costs for the buyer.