Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC Back-UPS LS 500 vs APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V

22specifications compared
14differ
8identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V has 2.5 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Back-UPS LS 500 (3 kVA vs 0.5 kVA). The APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V has 1,785 W more output power than the APC Back-UPS LS 500 (2100 W vs 315 W). The APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V has 60 J more surge energy rating than the APC Back-UPS LS 500 (480 J vs 420 J). Output connections: 7 x NEMA 5-15R on the APC Back-UPS LS 500, 6x NEMA 5-15R 2x NEMA 5-20R on the APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V. Input connection type: NEMA 5-15P on the APC Back-UPS LS 500, NEMA L5-30P on the APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V.

Output power capacity
- Back-UPS LS 500:0.5 kVA
- Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V:3 kVA
Output power
- Back-UPS LS 500:315 W
- Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V:2100 W
Surge energy rating
- Back-UPS LS 500:420 J
- Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V:480 J
Battery recharge time
- Back-UPS LS 500:7 h
- Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V:2.50 h
Cable length
- Back-UPS LS 500:1.8 m
- Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V:3.05 m
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- Back-UPS LS 500:5 - 95%
- Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V:0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
- Back-UPS LS 500:5 - 95%
- Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V:0 - 95%
Weight
- Back-UPS LS 500:7.18 kg
- Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V:54.6 kg

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Comparison of Back-UPS LS 500, Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V
34 specifications	A APC Back-UPS LS 500 View product	B APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V View product
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers	0.5 kVA	3 kVA
Output powerDiffers	315 W	2100 W
Surge energy ratingDiffers	420 J	480 J
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for one	3.6 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for one	14.1 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeDiffers	7 h	2.50 h
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Design1 differ
Cable lengthDiffers	1.8 m	3.05 m
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 95%	0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 95%	0 - 95%
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 15000 m
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	CSA/FCC Part 15 Class B/FCC Part 68/UL 1778	CSA, FCC Part 15 Class A, UL 1778
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	7.18 kg	54.6 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers	8.32 kg	63.6 kg
Other features4 differ
Output connectionsDiffers	7 x NEMA 5-15R	6x NEMA 5-15R 2x NEMA 5-20R
Input connection typeDiffers	NEMA 5-15P	NEMA L5-30P
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	127 x 201 x 239 mm	432 x 660 x 130 mm
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °F	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	213 x 328 x 290 mm	603 x 980 x 347 mm
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for one	0 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one	7.17 kg (15.8 lbs)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RBC44
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DB-9 RS-232, Smart-Slot

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