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APC Back-UPS Pro 420VA vs APC Smart-UPS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1 kVA

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  • 8identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Smart-UPS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1 kVA has 0.58 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Back-UPS Pro 420VA (1 kVA vs 0.42 kVA). The APC Smart-UPS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1 kVA has 380 W more output power than the APC Back-UPS Pro 420VA (640 W vs 260 W). The APC Back-UPS Pro 420VA has 0.1 min more typical backup time at full load than the APC Smart-UPS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1 kVA (5.5 min vs 5.4 min). Product colour: White on the APC Back-UPS Pro 420VA, Black on the APC Smart-UPS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1 kVA. Interface: DB-9 RS-232 on the APC Back-UPS Pro 420VA, DB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot, USB on the APC Smart-UPS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1 kVA.

  • Output power capacity
    • Back-UPS Pro 420VA:0.42 kVA
    • Smart-UPS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1 kVA:1 kVA
  • Output power
    • Back-UPS Pro 420VA:260 W
    • Smart-UPS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1 kVA:640 W
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Back-UPS Pro 420VA:5.5 min
    • Smart-UPS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1 kVA:5.4 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Back-UPS Pro 420VA:13.5 min
    • Smart-UPS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1 kVA:14.5 min
  • Product colour
    • Back-UPS Pro 420VA:White
    • Smart-UPS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1 kVA:Black
  • Weight
    • Back-UPS Pro 420VA:8.55 kg
    • Smart-UPS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1 kVA:21.8 kg
  • Package weight
    • Back-UPS Pro 420VA:10.4 kg
    • Smart-UPS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1 kVA:25.4 kg
  • Interface
    • Back-UPS Pro 420VA:DB-9 RS-232
    • Smart-UPS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1 kVA:DB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot, USB

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Comparison of Back-UPS Pro 420VA, Smart-UPS
64 specifications
Features2 differ
UPS topologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLine-Interactive
Output power capacityDiffers0.42 kVA1 kVA
Output powerDiffers260 W640 W
WaveformKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSine
Input operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source151 V
Input operation voltage (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source302 V
Input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Surge energy ratingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 J
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 dB
Surge protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
AC outlet typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC13 coupler
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC14 coupler
AC outlets quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 AC outlet(s)
Number of output IEC jumpersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
SmartSlotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source216 VAh
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers5.5 min5.4 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers13.5 min14.5 min
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 year(s)
Battery recharge timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 h
Hot-swap batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Automatic battery testKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for oneRBC2Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRackmount
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Rack capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1U
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBattery replacement
Operational conditionsidentical
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 15000 m
Packaging contentidentical
Rack mount kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232, USB cable
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC-tick, CE, EN 50091-1, EN 50091-2, GOST, VDE, PEP, EOLI
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source432 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source660 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44 mm
WeightDiffers8.55 kg21.8 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Software CDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source559 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source775 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source191 mm
Package weightDiffers10.4 kg25.4 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85078000
Other features2 differ
InterfaceDiffersDB-9 RS-232DB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot, USB
Input connection typeDiffersIEC-320-C14 inletIEC-320 C14
Battery typeKnown for oneLead-AcidUnknown — not stated by the source
Output connectionsKnown for oneIEC 320 C13 IEC 320 C13 IEC JumpersUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one119 x 368 x 168 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltage noteKnown for one220: 230, 240Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one203 x 457 x 229 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for oneIEC 320 C13 IEC 320 C13 IEC Jumpers IEC-320-C14Unknown — not stated by the source

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