Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC Back-UPS RS 1500VA vs APC Smart-UPS XL 5000VA

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 8identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power capacity
    • Back-UPS RS 1500VA:1.5 kVA
    • Smart-UPS XL 5000VA:5 kVA
  • Output power
    • Back-UPS RS 1500VA:865 W
    • Smart-UPS XL 5000VA:4000 W
  • Surge energy rating
    • Back-UPS RS 1500VA:340 J
    • Smart-UPS XL 5000VA:1020 J
  • Battery recharge time
    • Back-UPS RS 1500VA:16 h
    • Smart-UPS XL 5000VA:3 h
  • Cable length
    • Back-UPS RS 1500VA:1.83 m
    • Smart-UPS XL 5000VA:3.05 m
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • Back-UPS RS 1500VA:0 - 40 °C
    • Smart-UPS XL 5000VA:-15 - 45 °C
  • Non-operating altitude
    • Back-UPS RS 1500VA:0 - 3000 m
    • Smart-UPS XL 5000VA:0 - 15000 m
  • Weight
    • Back-UPS RS 1500VA:13.9 kg
    • Smart-UPS XL 5000VA:102.3 kg

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Comparison of Back-UPS RS 1500VA, Smart-UPS XL 5000VA
32 specifications
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers1.5 kVA5 kVA
Output powerDiffers865 W4000 W
Input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Surge energy ratingDiffers340 J1020 J
Noise levelKnown for one45 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for one3.2 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for one13.6 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeDiffers16 h3 h
Hot-swap batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Cable lengthDiffers1.83 m3.05 m
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C-15 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 95%
Operating altitude0 - 3000 m0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitudeDiffers0 - 3000 m0 - 15000 m
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersBSI 1363,C-tick,CE,GOST,NEMKO,TUVCSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers13.9 kg102.3 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers15.6 kg111.4 kg
Other features6 differ
InterfaceDiffersUSBDB-9 RS-232, RJ-45 10/100 Base-T, SmartSlot
Output connectionsDiffers(2) IEC 320 C13 (Surge Protection) (6) IEC 320 C132x NEMA L6-20R 1x NEMA L6-30R
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs133 x 356 x 222 mm483 x 635 x 222 mm
Nominal input voltageDiffers230 V208 V
Nominal output voltageDiffers230 V208 V
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs248 x 457 x 305 mm610 x 762 x 635 mm
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRBC12
Input connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNEMA L6-30P

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