Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC 230V Smart-UPS XL 3000VA vs APC Back-UPS ES 550VA

18specifications compared
11differ
7identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Output power capacity
- 230V Smart-UPS XL 3000VA:3 kVA
- Back-UPS ES 550VA:0.55 kVA
Output power
- 230V Smart-UPS XL 3000VA:2700 W
- Back-UPS ES 550VA:330 W
Surge energy rating
- 230V Smart-UPS XL 3000VA:480 J
- Back-UPS ES 550VA:310 J
Noise level
- 230V Smart-UPS XL 3000VA:53 dB
- Back-UPS ES 550VA:45 dB
Typical backup time at full load
- 230V Smart-UPS XL 3000VA:5.4 min
- Back-UPS ES 550VA:3.4 min
Typical backup time at half load
- 230V Smart-UPS XL 3000VA:15 min
- Back-UPS ES 550VA:14 min
Storage temperature (T-T)
- 230V Smart-UPS XL 3000VA:-15 - 45 °C
- Back-UPS ES 550VA:0 - 40 °C
Weight
- 230V Smart-UPS XL 3000VA:56.4 kg
- Back-UPS ES 550VA:6.4 kg

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Comparison of 230V Smart-UPS XL 3000VA, Back-UPS ES 550VA
30 specifications	A APC 230V Smart-UPS XL 3000VA View product	B APC Back-UPS ES 550VA View product
Features4 differ
Output power capacityDiffers	3 kVA	0.55 kVA
Output powerDiffers	2700 W	330 W
Surge energy ratingDiffers	480 J	310 J
Noise levelDiffers	53 dB	45 dB
Audible alarm(s)	Yes	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)	Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers	5.4 min	3.4 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers	15 min	14 min
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RBC2, RBC2J,CURK2
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-15 - 45 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 95%	0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 95%	0 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 3000 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	C-tick,CE,EN 50091-1,EN 50091-2,GOST,VDE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	56.4 kg	6.4 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers	63.2 kg	6.9 kg
Other features2 differ
Input connection typeKnown for one	IEC-320 C20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	483 x 660 x 133 mm	381 x 297.4 x 330.2 mm
FilteringKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Nominal input voltage	230 V	230 V
Nominal output voltage	230 V	230 V
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	610 x 813 x 305 mm	300 x 366 x 132 mm
I/O portsKnown for one	DB-9 RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	sealed Lead-Acid battery + suspended electrolyte: leakproof
Filtering descriptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5% IEEE/UL 1449
Output voltage noteKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	(4) Schuko CEE 7 (Battery Backup) & (4) Schuko CEE 7 (Surge Protection)
Relative humidityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 95%
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Charcoal

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