Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC BE550MC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 8 AC outlet(s) vs Vertiv Liebert ItON 1500VA

18specifications compared
14differ
4identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

Waveform
- BE550MC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 8 AC outlet(s):Sine
- Liebert ItON 1500VA:Stepwise
Input operation voltage (min)
- BE550MC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 8 AC outlet(s):92 V
- Liebert ItON 1500VA:170 V
Input operation voltage (max)
- BE550MC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 8 AC outlet(s):139 V
- Liebert ItON 1500VA:280 V
Input frequency
- BE550MC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 8 AC outlet(s):60 Hz
- Liebert ItON 1500VA:50/60 Hz
AC outlet types
- BE550MC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 8 AC outlet(s):NEMA 5–15R
- Liebert ItON 1500VA:C13 coupler, IEC 320, Type F
AC outlets quantity
- BE550MC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 8 AC outlet(s):8 AC outlet(s)
- Liebert ItON 1500VA:6 AC outlet(s)
Form factor
- BE550MC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 8 AC outlet(s):Compact
- Liebert ItON 1500VA:Tower
Storage temperature (T-T)
- BE550MC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 8 AC outlet(s):-5 - 45 °C
- Liebert ItON 1500VA:-20 - 50 °C

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Comparison of BE550MC, Liebert ItON 1500VA
63 specifications	A APC BE550MC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 8 AC outlet(s) Model BE550MC View product	B Vertiv Liebert ItON 1500VA View product
Features4 differ
UPS topologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Line-Interactive
Output power capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 kVA
Output powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	900 W
WaveformDiffers	Sine	Stepwise
Input operation voltage (min)Differs	92 V	170 V
Input operation voltage (max)Differs	139 V	280 V
Input frequencyDiffers	60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Output frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50/60 Hz
Response timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 ms
Number of input phasesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of output phasesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6
Output power factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6
Audible alarm(s)	Yes	Yes
Output operation voltage (min)Known for one	115 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output frequency regulationKnown for one	1 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum currentKnown for one	12 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Surge energy ratingKnown for one	340 J	Unknown — not stated by the source
Surge protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
AC outlet typesDiffers	NEMA 5–15R	C13 coupler, IEC 320, Type F
Power plugKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C14 coupler
AC outlets quantityDiffers	8 AC outlet(s)	6 AC outlet(s)
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)	Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9 Ah
Battery voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 min
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 h
Design1 differ
Form factorDiffers	Compact	Tower
Product colour	Black	Black
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IP20
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-5 - 45 °C	-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 95%	0 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 90%
Operating altitudeDiffers	0 - 3000 m	0 - 1500 m
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE
Safety regulation & standardsidentical
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEC/EN/AS 62040-1-1
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	280 mm	146 mm
DepthDiffers	90 mm	391 mm
HeightDiffers	180 mm	205 mm
WeightDiffers	5.4 kg	11.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	235 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	495 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	297 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.1 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85078000
Other featuresidentical
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VRLA
Input connection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEC320 C14
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	146 x 391 x 205 mm
Nominal input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 V
Nominal output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 V
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 V
Overload protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	235 x 495 x 297 mm
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 90%

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