GOLDENMATE
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Uncle Dan
Replaced an older lead-acid battery UPS with this one. First time the power popped off it worked smoothly and did the job with my desktop, monitor, modem and router all plugged into it. Had a problem getting it configured to work with Windows 11. The system is now set to hibernate after three minutes, but it was a struggle to get that set up. The wireless charger on top is a little pointless; I don't use it.
Raymond P.
I got this UPS for my NAS and router because I don't want any data corruption if there's a power failure while I'm remotely backing up data. The nice features of this UPS is it is compact and lightweight and it's easy to find a place for it, and there's no fan to make noise. This ups functions as expected, that is it switches to battery supply when main power goes away. When running on battery, it beeps to indicate its operating state. A double tap of the power button will silence the sound. When on the verge of complete depletion, it will beep again to let you know to take drastic action quickly. During charging or running on battery, the unit does feel warm, but nothing excessive.
The UPS has a multi-function power button for turning on and off, silencing the beeps, and for turning on and off the wireless charging pad. There is a series of led lights to indicate status of the unit. Combinations of solidly on, off, or blinking will tell you the state of charge, whether there is main power or not, and whether there is battery output or not. Very confusing, super non-intuitive UI. If you really want to decode the led lights, it is best to have the manual nearby.
During testing, I found that the stated 76Wh capacity is not all usable. Powering an idle PC that's consuming about 40-45 watts, the UPS provided a total of 56 watts before it completely died after 80 minutes. The other 20 watts I assume is used by the rest of the unit to stay operational. I understand that there's overhead, I just wished this was made clear in the product description.
The other thing I found strange is that the charging pad is wired to the UPS, and not like what's shown in other reviews here. Also, the pad has not usb port, so you can't use it away from the UPS. Perhaps there was a design change? This doesn't really matter to me anyways, as I don't foresee using it.
If you want a relatively compact and lightweight lithium based UPS without a noisy fan, this could be what you're looking for. But a better UI and a clearly stated usable capacity would be very nice.
Mark R.
I'm using this UPS to provide backup power for my router, ONT, PoE injector, 3 access points, and 2 switches. My max power consumption should be around 70 Watts. I haven't checked the actual typical power consumption, but it's a safe bet that it's closer to 30-40 Watts. I let the UPS run on battery power for about 20 minutes once, and the power LEDs still showed plenty of power left. If I extrapolate from that, it's probably good for an hour or more.
The output is a stepped waveform, not a true sine wave (see photo). That's perfectly fine for me because the equipment I connected all uses switching power supplies. The transfer time advertised as < 10 ms, which is fast enough for most purposes. I unplugged the UPS from the wall and plugged it back in a bunch of times, and all my connected equipment stayed running. I wouldn't use it for electric motors or really old equipment, but it should be just fine for modern computers.
Like pretty much any UPS, it beeps when it's on battery power. You can mute the beeping after it starts, which is nice. I also like that it's not too loud. You can definitely hear it if you're in the same room, but it's not likely to bother people in other rooms.
My favorite feature is the LiFePO4 battery, which should last many years. I also really like the form factor because it fits nicely inside my OnQ wiring panel (see photo). It raises the temperature in the panel by maybe 10 Fahrenheit degrees, so it's not ideal for the other equipment in there, but it's also not terrible. I just really like that everything fits inside the panel with the cover closed. It could also be wall-mounted outside the panel, but I don't want it hanging out on my wall.
I don't need the UPS to have a wireless charger. The good thing is it's removable, so I pulled it off to use it on my desk. Getting the wireless charger to turn on and off while attached to the UPS is a bit fiddly, but it does work. Just follow the instructions closely.
M.O. Smith
I've been using this for a while now and even though it's working as a reliable backup, I'm still trying to understand the instructions, power button and indicator lights. A Long 2 second push on the power button turns it on and off but supposedly short pushes turn on and off the USB-C and USB-A ports along with the phone charging pad but they still seem to work intermittently so that feature is confusing. The indicator light patterns are also confusing. I'd prefer a digital display that is more intuitive plug and play. On the good side, the lithium ion batteries are a huge plus for battery life, the unit is light weight compared to other UPS systems and the overall size is very compact, perfect for a desktop. The price does seem a bit high but worth the lithium ion batteries, but care must be taken to not overload it. Again, an intuitive digital display instead of indicator lights along with separate buttons would make this unit a winner.
kendra ashleigh blackmon
I know the photo is messy with cords but I wanted to make sure it really worked before doing a review. Over all this battery backup is everything it says it is. It came very well packaged and shipped quickly. The instructions are easy enough to follow over all.
I plugged it up on my console and plugged a couple things into it such as my Xbox, tv, and my WiFi router. I then let it sit for a few days like it was and it did amazing. No over heating or anything. I then unplugged it and waited. It actually stayed on for a while with my devices plugged up.
However the phone charger on top I cannot seem to get to work which is a bummer because if I have to take this to the storm shelter then that’s the main part I want to use. It’s really okay though because I can just take my cord. That’s an extra thing I need to grab though sadly.
It is large and bulky for its size. But the power supply it gives and the battery life are worth it. It keeps my internet on with a power outage and I’m able to charge stuff and keep things going for awhile so it’s worth it. Everything was incudes and it was simple to hook up.
Great for the money if you don’t mind spending a little bit for emergency situations.
Customer
This is my first LiFePO based UPS, I've been using lead acid UPS units for years. This unit is surprisingly lightweight in the realm of UPS's, most are boat anchors, so it was a nice surprise to lift this unit out of the box.
I really like that it's based on new battery technology that should last a VERY long time compared to the old lead-acid batteries, and you can drain it all the way to zero and not damage the batteries.
It's nice that it's got built in USB ports for an emergency, I don't see using those on a daily basis in my situation, but I'm sure others would. The Qi charging pad is an interesting touch, and as others have said it's a little confusing in the instructions on how to enable the extra charging features (quick button press), and the lights are a little confusing.
Unit has plenty of power to keep my network and laptop/monitors going through a power outage, I work from home, so it's essential that I keep everything up, even in an outage, so it should function great in that respect.
I would have loved to have seen this unit at a little bit less money, but for using the newer battery technology, and lasting 10 years, it's actually a good deal when you think about having to replace batteries in the other units that still use the older battery technology.
jek
The picture shows a scope trace of what they are calling a "simulated sine wave" of the 600VA unit. Fine for most applications, but be aware that the 600va unit isn't pure sine wave.
User
We live a ways out of town, and every few months we seem to experience a short power outage. Some only last a few minutes, and others will last for an hour or two. Thankfully, they have an inconvenienced us too badly, Love often thought that would be nice to keep the internet running even when the power is out.
This goldenmate power unit has given us the perfect solution. It sits in the closet where our cable modem and Wi-Fi router are, and can keep them running for a decent amount of time even when the power goes out. Set up was as simple as plugging the unit in, and turning it on!
I will note that I have not yet tested the USB power outlets or the wireless charging unit. If I use those in the future, I'll try to update this review.
RAYMOND M. SUBASIC
Early review of the GOLDENMATE 600VA/360W Lithium UPS (LiFePO4 battery): The unit feels well-built, and the manufacturer advertises the lithium iron phosphate battery as offering a 10+ year lifespan—much longer than traditional lead-acid UPS batteries (often 2-3 years). It's overkill for my 2 small, basement network devices: an 8-port gigabit switch (TP-Link TL-SG108E) and 2-port analog phone adapter (Grandstream HT802). The run-time test lasted over 10 hours (10:02). Works great!
A quirk: USB ports and wireless charging don’t activate automatically—you need to quick-press the power button a second time, which isn’t obvious from the docs - even if you read through them thoroughly. The LED system (1 red, 1 green, 3 blue) isn’t intuitive; I suggest taping a copy of the manual’s LED explanation (page 2 attached) to the unit for quick reference.
Pros:
Long-lasting LiFePO4 battery
Handles small networking devices with ease
USB and wireless charging features
Cons:
Enabling USB/wireless charging requires an extra step. I wonder if disabling this USB charging would increase my runtime. Seems likely.
Operation LEDs are cryptic; reference guide on-device or manual page needed. (see attached page 2 user-guide scan)
mimers
I’m new to UPS for home office use, though I’m little familiar with their use from my time at university. I just got a new Lenovo ThinkStation for a home business and want to ensure that the occasional power outages here in California don’t cause a loss of my important data, and it seems like this UPS will manage that for me.
I like the compact nature of this UPS, and the fact that it doesn’t weigh a ton like the old ones I remember. For now, I’ll place it behind my tower, but the fact that it’s light weight and comes it the option to mount it has me considering placing it on the wall. I like the options of the USB-A and -C ports for charging devices, but I’m not quite sold on the wireless charging plate. The charging plate is detachable and, with a USB cable, can be used away from the UPS. By the way, that grey pad in the shape of the plate is to be placed underneath the charging plate if you do choose to detach it and run it though a USB cable; it insulates and prevents accidental shorts. Wireless charging is just too inefficient and often generates the sort of heat that can be damaging to the batteries in mobile devices. Rather than the charging plate, I would have preferred a basic screen to show UPS status (battery capacity, etc.) and, along with some buttons, provide a menu with which I could make some basic adjustments. For instance, I’d like the option to reduce the maximum charge to 80%, which is the setting I opt for (if allowed) for all of my devices. Maintaining a 100% charge indefinitely is well understood to be bad for battery life, so why can’t I prolong the life of the UPS battery with this option? I do like the communication port that can be used to configure Windows to shutdown safely in the event of a power outage. This just makes practical sense, since I might not be around when the power goes out.
Overall, I like this UPS. Although I’m a novice and really don’t know what I need or want yet, I can’t help feeling that the ability to customize will (such a setting the charge %) and lack of a display will eventually cause me to quickly outgrow this device. I doubt the charging plate will ever see any use, though I may be the exception---though I suspect that recent advancements in wireless charging (MagSafe/Qi2) will have many users unimpressed by this offering. Still, if this UPS prevents me from losing data during a power outage, then it’s effectively done its job and I would be satisfied. In a couple of years, I can decide if I really need a display and customization abilities, but for now this seems pretty good and the price is reasonable.
Parks N' Tech
I was immediately drawn to this GOLDENMATE UPS because it steps away from the dated lead-acid technology and embraces the future with a Lithium Iron Phosphate, or LiFePO4, battery. This isn't just a minor upgrade; it’s a complete game-changer for a home or small office UPS. The 76.8Wh LiFePO4 battery is the heart of the unit, and what it brings to the table is incredible longevity—we're talking an expected 10-year service life and over 5,000 charge cycles. This practically eliminates the constant dread of battery replacement that plagues older units, drastically lowering the total cost of ownership and making it a truly set-it-and-forget-it device.
The 600VA/360W rating is perfect for safeguarding my essential networking gear and a light-duty workstation. When the power inevitably flickers or drops out, the instantaneous switchover to battery power is so seamless that my modem, router, and monitor don’t even blink. This is critical for maintaining an internet connection during a brief outage or giving me ample time to properly shut down a computer during a prolonged one. The unit handles power fluctuations with grace, filtering out the dirty power that can prematurely age sensitive electronics, which is exactly the peace of mind I look for in a backup system.
The physical design is one of my favorite aspects; it's impressively compact and lightweight, making it a breeze to tuck away neatly on a desk or even mount on a wall. It’s a clean aesthetic that doesn't scream "I'm a chunky battery box," a welcome change from the typical industrial look of most UPS systems. The six outlets are cleverly arranged to accommodate a mix of standard plugs and bulkier power bricks without completely obstructing adjacent ports, which I find to be a persistent frustration on other models.
They really thought about modern convenience with the charging options. Integrating two USB charger ports—a Type-A and a Type-C—is genius for keeping smaller personal devices charged, especially if the power is out long enough to drain my phone. But the real star is the 15W wireless charging pad right on the top! Dropping my phone onto the unit for a quick charge during a power event is incredibly practical and a fun little bonus feature that I find myself using even when the power is perfectly stable. It's a testament to the blend of robust power protection and everyday usability that this unit delivers.
Harrison
Works right out of the box, no setup required. I like that the default setting is no alarm sound. I can change that if i want. My studio is actually a train boxcar. It's powered but sometimes the power fluxuates. I have Internet through a data modem which I've added to the UPS along with my laptop. So far so good.
Cam
I'm used to the old lead acid battery backup units that are heavier than bricks. When this one showed up I had a hard time believing it would last more than a minute when the power goes out. So for science, I charged it overnight and then hooked up all my desktop computer gear to it.
I fired up my favorite online game and a couple of browser windows and then unplugged the power from the wall and timed how long it would last. For the record, my desktop is a 3 year old Intel Core i7 @ 2.9 GHz with not one but three 32" monitors.
And the Goldenmate 600VA/360W UPS system lasted over 25 minutes powering all that gear. I could not believe it. I am converted and I am now a fan of Goldenmate.
I'm not going to rattle off all the specs, you can read them in the product description. But there is one weird item I wanted to mention -- it comes with a wireless charging pad. I did receive it, but it doesn't do anything when I put my phone on it. Yes, my phone has wireless charging capability. I tried it without my phone case, then I tried my wife's phone and my kiddo's phones. Nothing happens when I try to use it, and I can only assume that it arrived broken.
However I don't consider this an issue at all because I would never use wireless charging when the power is out. Wireless charging is much less efficient than an ordinary USB charging cable. If the power is out, I want to use the least amount of battery as possible charging my phone so of course I will plug it in. And if the power is not out, the UPS lives on the floor under my desk, which is not the most convenient place for a charging station.
My conclusion is that this is an excellent UPS solution for a regular desktop computer under ordinary working conditions. Highly recommended.
Borg
This is one of the first companies to build a consumer UPS with LiFePO4 batteries. Everyone should be building them this way. The old-style SLA batteries used in most UPSes just don't have a long life. They'll deteriorate within months. Lithium batteries can last for years. And LiFePO4 batteries are not subject to overheating and fires like the lithium batteries used in many devices.
As extras, this has charge ports for USB-A and USB-C, along with a wireless charger. The wireless charger can be detached and driven by a standard USB-C charger if desired.
This will also work with your Windows software to trigger a system shutdown in case of a power loss. The communications cable is included.
Another notable feature is that the power outage alarm is just a light beep. It's not likely to even wake you up at night. And, it can be disabled when it starts to go off but pressing the power button. The relatively low volume of this beep may be a drawback for some, but I like it better. I know when the power goes out. I don't need a jarring alarm going off to tell me.
And, if this one isn't powerful enough, the company has a whole like of LiFePO4-based UPSes for your home.
The one thing missing from this is support for a status monitoring app. But, not having to replace the batteries every year or two makes up for that.
Jacob
I have always wanted a lifepo4 ups. Don't get me wrong as I have a power station with lifepo4 that I been using but it wasn't technically a ups/surge protector. It was only a ups mode but it's switching left a bit to be desired. This one switches just fine by what I can tell(at least it hasn't failed any of my tests). It doesn't have any kind of screen. It does use status lights to report it's status and it also has a USB port that can connect to your nas/computer. I am using this little guy currently to power my router, switch, and AP to keep my internet going during an outage. Thus far I've not had any issues and I'll update if I do. I'm just happy to get away from lead acid since I've had them die over the years and repairing them is easy but can be costly. I'm hoping this thing provides many years of service. It also has a wireless charger that I guess i should mention that is detachable and has a pad you place underneath it to prevent shorting out. I don't really plan on using that functionality but it's a nice to have. It also has mounts to mount it on a wall.
Lastly when it is plugged in and charging but not on it seems to draw around 9w. When it is on/charging with nothing plugged in it seems to draw about 41.5w. As it seems to approach full charge it drops to about 13w draw and falling till it eventually tops off. It also appears to not have any fans or I've not loaded it hard enough without power connected to turn them on if it does.
Vegolas
This battery backup has so much potential. It features 6 ports for AC, 2 for USB, and a wireless charging pad. It also has a side USB PORT for connection to NAS. However, using some of the ports is not easy. First when you long press (hold for 2 sec) the power button to turn on, it only activates the AC ports for power backup. The 2 USB PORTS and the wireless charging do not work. Then you have to press the power button again quickly to turn those ON. But that may not work. So you press again. And again. And again…. Then maybe our USB device or wireless charging device starts charging. But if you press too hard, the entire UPS shuts down. The device gets an A for concept idea but a D for execution. If you plan on just using a battery backup function for just the AC power plugs, then this works. But at 600VA, it is a small battery that will not backup for too long during an outage.
CAS
I think this is a pretty swift unit, with just the right feature set for it's purpose and at a great price.
I'm using mine at the cable model / router station in the front room, to keep the internet going during a power outage. I currently have larger UPS units on the computer stations, but they would previously have no connectivity during an outage.
I could also see using this as a stand-alone NAS UPS. I already have an older lead-acid battery UPS on my NAS so it can shut down cleanly, but this would be good replacement for that when it's at end of life (rather than change it's battery). This UPS comes with the communication port and cable to talk to my PC to get the shutdown rolling.
In addition to 6 AC outlets, it has the two USB ports and also a wireless charging pad. The documentation doesn't cover this very well, but the charging pad can be taken off and used away from the UPS unit if you like (requires a USB-C cable and AC power module at an outlet of course).
So plenty of power for the purpose (I'm not even using half of the outlets) and a LiFePO4 battery with a 10 year life seems like a great deal to me. And as you can see from the image (excuse the cables), it's a small footprint, so can fit in many places (be sure to leave space around it for heat dissipation).
Chip
I've had a both APC and Cyberpower lead-acid UPS systems for my electronics. Unfortunately, the lead-acid cells go bad after about 2 years and the UPS seems to fail soon after, even with battery replacement. They also keep going up in price for some reason, so I recently replaced my failing Cyberpower UPS with an EcoFlow River 3+ with LiFePO4 cells. While my PC's draw 100+ watts, I figured I could also use a lighter-weight UPS to handle the 15+ watts for the modem and routers, enter the GoldenMate reviewed here.
Pro:
- battery kicks in quickly when the power stops, and reverts back to wall power once AC is available again, the core functionality works as it should. I ran a laptop drawing between 20-40 watts for 30 minutes and used approx 20% of battery judging by the LEDs. It should keep my router going for several hours without a problem.
- LiFePO4 batteries should have significantly lengthened lifetime from lead-acid and conventional lithium-ion. On the other hand, if these are left at 100% charge continuously they will have reduced lifespan.
- AC outlets, USB-A and USB-C power, and wireless charger built in
-it's odd to put a wireless charger which is inefficient by design onto a UPS which tries to optimize battery life, but it is removable and can even be used on it's own via USB supply.
Con:
- no display except a few colored LEDs. No way to tell input/output voltages, how much the UPS is loaded, estimated runtime, or anything else you would want to know. A single numeric display on this would have been so helpful.
- the single button does too much. It turns the UPS on/off, silences the alarm, and also turns the wireless charger and USB ports on/off. During a power failure, do you really want to touch the power button to silence the alarm?
- Similarly, the 5 LEDs are overloaded indicating status. And there's nothing to indicate wireless charger/USB port status. An extra LED to indicate whether the wireless charger and USB ports are powered would be extremely helpful.
- USB-C is 10 watts max which is pretty anemic, it would be more helpful if this were a PD port for 20+ watts.
- absolutely no configuration possible. That's ok, but as a reference point, the EcoFlow allows me to set the charge state to 80% of full which will extend battery life.
- no UL certification which would give confidence in about the safety of the supply.
Neutral:
- the pricepoint is that of a low end UPS. It's more than a similarly capable power station, but UPS tend to run higher for some reason.
- it's impossible to know what's going on with the BMS (battery management system) on this UPS. But if it's low-end, then the advertised 10 year lifespan is highly unlikely. Still, the 2 year lifespan of APC and Cyberpower was getting ridiculous.
- build quality seems fine, this doesn't guarantee anything, but if it looked sketchy I wouldn't trust it to be plugged in.
- with batteries fully charged and nothing connected to the outlets/charger/USB the unit drew 7 watts from the wall when the UPS was powered off (maintenance charge) and 9 watts when UPS was powered on. In my 68 degree house, the case was 99 degrees near the power switch. When powering a 30w load the case went up to 110 degrees.
Overall, this LiFePO4 UPS meets basics needs and should last longer than lead-acid counterparts from APC or Cyberpower. It is about 1/2 the price of the River 3+ for 1/3 of the capacity. But it seems a reasonable contender in this space.
Anthony W.
This is a perfect UPS for a small home office or your personal computer. Besides being lightweight and compact due to the fact that it uses lithium batteries as opposed to lead acid, it has features many other ups's do not.
For example, it has a built-in wireless charging plate for your phone or tablet. Basically it's a module that you can place your phone directly on and then just tap the power button once to turn it on. I tried it and it worked really well. The plate is also removable and it has a USBC port on it which you can use to charge your phone with.
The wireless charging module is removable and you can connect it up to a USB C power cable/ power supply and it can work as a separate wireless charging pad. It also comes with a little rubber non-skid pad that you can put under the wireless charging module.
The UPs unit has blue lights for charging level, a green light for indicating it is on and a red light for fault. The green light will flash when the power is lost.
It also has a USB C, and a USB A charging port on it.
I plugged it into my tower computer and I was able to run it for 45 minutes before it started giving indications that it was going to shut down. My Tower computer has a heavy duty gaming card and so it draws a fair amount of power. You can probably get longer life if we don't have such things you're trying to run.
With six 120VAC outlets, you should be able to run most anything in your small office or on computer setup.
Overall, I'm very impressed with this for functionality as well as its style.
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