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APC Back-UPS LS 500 vs APC Smart-UPS XL 2200VA

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 8identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Smart-UPS XL 2200VA has 1.7 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Back-UPS LS 500 (2.2 kVA vs 0.5 kVA). The APC Smart-UPS XL 2200VA has 1,535 W more output power than the APC Back-UPS LS 500 (1850 W vs 315 W). The APC Smart-UPS XL 2200VA 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, (9) NEMA 5-15R (2) NEMA 5-20R on the APC Smart-UPS XL 2200VA. Input connection type: NEMA 5-15P on the APC Back-UPS LS 500, NEMA 5-20P on the APC Smart-UPS XL 2200VA.

  • Output power capacity
    • Back-UPS LS 500:0.5 kVA
    • Smart-UPS XL 2200VA:2.2 kVA
  • Output power
    • Back-UPS LS 500:315 W
    • Smart-UPS XL 2200VA:1850 W
  • Surge energy rating
    • Back-UPS LS 500:420 J
    • Smart-UPS XL 2200VA:480 J
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Back-UPS LS 500:3.6 min
    • Smart-UPS XL 2200VA:10.4 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Back-UPS LS 500:14.1 min
    • Smart-UPS XL 2200VA:28.5 min
  • Battery recharge time
    • Back-UPS LS 500:7 h
    • Smart-UPS XL 2200VA:3 h
  • Cable length
    • Back-UPS LS 500:1.8 m
    • Smart-UPS XL 2200VA:2.44 m
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • Back-UPS LS 500:5 - 95%
    • Smart-UPS XL 2200VA:0 - 95%

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Comparison of Back-UPS LS 500, Smart-UPS XL 2200VA
33 specifications
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers0.5 kVA2.2 kVA
Output powerDiffers315 W1850 W
Input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Surge energy ratingDiffers420 J480 J
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53 dB
Battery3 differ
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers3.6 min10.4 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers14.1 min28.5 min
Battery recharge timeDiffers7 h3 h
Hot-swap batteryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Design1 differ
Cable lengthDiffers1.8 m2.44 m
LED indicatorsYesYes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-15 - 45 °C-15 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%0 - 95%
Operating altitude0 - 3000 m0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 15000 m
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersCSA/FCC Part 15 Class B/FCC Part 68/UL 1778CSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers7.18 kg55 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one8.32 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Output connectionsDiffers7 x NEMA 5-15R(9) NEMA 5-15R (2) NEMA 5-20R
Input connection typeDiffersNEMA 5-15PNEMA 5-20P
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs127 x 201 x 239 mm196 x 503 x 432 mm
Nominal input voltage120 V120 V
Nominal output voltage120 V120 V
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °FUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one213 x 328 x 290 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one7.17 kg (15.8 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDB-9 RS-232,Smart-Slot,USB

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