Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC BGM1500-US uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA vs Vertiv Liebert GXT5 Double Online Conversion UPS -20kVA/20kW|

Add a product
  • 24specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 5identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • UPS topology
    • BGM1500-US uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:Line-Interactive
    • Liebert GXT5 Double Online Conversion UPS -20kVA/20kW|:Double-conversion (Online)
  • Output power capacity
    • BGM1500-US uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:1.5 kVA
    • Liebert GXT5 Double Online Conversion UPS -20kVA/20kW|:20 kVA
  • Output power
    • BGM1500-US uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:900 W
    • Liebert GXT5 Double Online Conversion UPS -20kVA/20kW|:20000 W
  • Waveform
    • BGM1500-US uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:Sine
    • Liebert GXT5 Double Online Conversion UPS -20kVA/20kW|:Pure sine
  • Input operation voltage (min)
    • BGM1500-US uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:88 V
    • Liebert GXT5 Double Online Conversion UPS -20kVA/20kW|:176 V
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • BGM1500-US uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:120 V
    • Liebert GXT5 Double Online Conversion UPS -20kVA/20kW|:288 V
  • Input frequency
    • BGM1500-US uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:60 Hz
    • Liebert GXT5 Double Online Conversion UPS -20kVA/20kW|:40 - 70 Hz
  • Output operation voltage (min)
    • BGM1500-US uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:120 V
    • Liebert GXT5 Double Online Conversion UPS -20kVA/20kW|:200 V

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (off)
Comparison of BGM1500-US, GXT5-20KIRT9UXLN
62 specifications
Features11 differ
UPS topologyDiffersLine-InteractiveDouble-conversion (Online)
Output power capacityDiffers1.5 kVA20 kVA
Output powerDiffers900 W20000 W
WaveformDiffersSinePure sine
Input operation voltage (min)Differs88 V176 V
Input operation voltage (max)Differs120 V288 V
Input frequencyDiffers60 Hz40 - 70 Hz
Output operation voltage (min)Differs120 V200 V
Output operation voltage (max)Differs120 V230 V
Output frequencyDiffers60 Hz50 Hz
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum currentKnown for one12 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Surge energy ratingKnown for one1080 JUnknown — not stated by the source
Response timeKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
EMI/RFI noise filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelDiffers45 dB58 dB
Surge protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audible alarm(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audible alarm modesKnown for oneAlarm when on battery, Low battery alarm, Overload alarmUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of input phasesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/3
EfficiencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95.9%
Power factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
ECO modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
AC outlet typesDiffersNEMA 5-15RTerminal
Power plugDiffersNEMA 5-15PHardwire
AC outlets quantityKnown for one6 AC outlet(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRJ-45Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Emergency Power Off (EPO) connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Battery capacityKnown for one257 AhUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Automatic battery testKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cold startKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 min
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 min
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Cable lengthKnown for one1.8 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Display typeLCDLCD
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRackmount/Tower
CompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnergy Star 2.0
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-15 - 40 °C-15 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeDiffers0 - 3048 m0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneCoaxial, USB cableUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers105 mm430 mm
DepthDiffers408 mm630 mm
HeightDiffers291 mm394 mm
WeightDiffers1.15 kg135.2 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one105 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one408 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one291 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one11.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceREACH, RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More uninterruptible power supplies (upss) comparisons

All uninterruptible power supplies (upss) comparisons