Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC Back-UPS 400 vs APC Smart-UPS 5000VA

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 7identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power capacity
    • Back-UPS 400:0.4 kVA
    • Smart-UPS 5000VA:5 kVA
  • Output power
    • Back-UPS 400:240 W
    • Smart-UPS 5000VA:4000 W
  • Emergency Power Off (EPO)
    • Back-UPS 400:No
    • Smart-UPS 5000VA:Yes
  • Noise level
    • Back-UPS 400:45 dB
    • Smart-UPS 5000VA:53 dB
  • AC outlet types
    • Back-UPS 400:Type E
    • Smart-UPS 5000VA:NEMA L6-20R, NEMA L6-30R
  • Battery recharge time
    • Back-UPS 400:16 h
    • Smart-UPS 5000VA:3 h
  • Cable length
    • Back-UPS 400:1.83 m
    • Smart-UPS 5000VA:2.44 m
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • Back-UPS 400:0 - 40 °C
    • Smart-UPS 5000VA:-15 - 45 °C

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Comparison of Back-UPS 400, Smart-UPS 5000VA
62 specifications
Features4 differ
UPS topologyKnown for oneStandby (Offline)Unknown — not stated by the source
Output power capacityDiffers0.4 kVA5 kVA
Output powerDiffers240 W4000 W
WaveformKnown for oneSineUnknown — not stated by the source
Input operation voltage (min)Known for one180 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input operation voltage (max)Known for one266 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output frequency regulationKnown for one47 - 63 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum currentKnown for one10 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Surge energy ratingKnown for one310 JUnknown — not stated by the source
Hold time (max)Known for one10 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Hold time (min)Known for one6 msUnknown — not stated by the source
EfficiencyKnown for one98.7%Unknown — not stated by the source
Crest factorKnown for one3:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Emergency Power Off (EPO)DiffersNoYes
EMI/RFI noise filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelDiffers45 dB53 dB
Surge protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Surge protection featuresKnown for oneDigital Subscriber Line (DSL), Fax, Modem, Network, TelephoneUnknown — not stated by the source
Audible alarm modesKnown for oneLow battery alarm, Overload alarmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
AC outlet typesDiffersType ENEMA L6-20R, NEMA L6-30R
AC outlets quantityKnown for one8 AC outlet(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityKnown for one102 VAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeDiffers16 h3 h
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.4 min
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.7 min
Hot-swap batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Form factorKnown for oneCompactUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthDiffers1.83 m2.44 m
Operational conditions2 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C-15 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeDiffers0 - 15000 m0 - 3000 m
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersBSI 1363, CECSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778, RoHS 7b
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one230 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one285 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one86 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers5.4 kg97.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one300 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one366 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one132 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one5.6 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85078000
Other featuresidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot
Output connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x NEMA L6-20R 2x NEMA L6-30R
Input connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNEMA L6-30P
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source483 x 660 x 222 mm
Nominal input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source208 V
Nominal output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source208 V

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