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Waveshare UPS HAT Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5V Uninterruptible Power Supply Multi Battery Protection Circuits Charge and Power Output at The Same Time
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Waveshare UPS HAT

Bottom line: The Waveshare UPS HAT is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the single board computers category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Cons

  • ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Waveshare UPS HAT using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the single board computers category. waveshare's single board computers lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for single board computers of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Standard Raspberry Pi 40PIN GPIO extension header, supports Raspberry Pi series boards. Comes with development resources and manual.
  • I2C bus communication, monitoring the batteries voltage, current, power, and remaining capacity in real time. When the voltage dips too low, it is possible to save files properly and then shutdown the system by software, to avoid any data loss.
  • Multi battery protection circuits: over charge/discharge protection, over current protection, short circuit protection, and reverse protection, along with the equalizing charge feature, more safe and stable.
  • Onboard 5V regulator, up to 2.5A continuous output current 5V USB output, convenient for powering other boards. Batteries warning indicators, easy to check if the battery is connected correctly.
  • It is able to charge the batteries and provide power output at the same time from external power supply. Automatically switch over to batteries output if external power supply is unavailable, keeps the system running without any trouble.

Full Specifications

Brandwaveshare
ColorUPS HAT (EN)
Runtime2 hours and 30 minutes
Voltage5 volts
Wattage12.5 watts
Amperage2.5 A
Materialplastic/steel alloy
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberUPS HAT (EN)
CompatibilitySwitch
Input Voltage5 volts
Maximum Power12.5 watts
Connector Type0.1" pitch (2.54mm) unshrouded header
Output Current2.5 A
Output Voltage5 volts
Output Wattage12.5 watts
Frequency Range50/60 Hz (± 3 Hz)
Mfr Part NumberUPS HAT (EN)
Power Plug TypeNo Plug
Battery Cell TypeLithium Ion
Full listing titleWaveshare UPS HAT Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5V Uninterruptible Power Supply Multi Battery Protection Circuits Charge and Power Output at The Same Time

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