Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA vs APC BVX1200I-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA

31specifications compared
20differ
11identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Output power capacity
- BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:1.5 kVA
- BVX1200I-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA:1.2 kVA
Output power
- BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:900 W
- BVX1200I-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA:720 W
Waveform
- BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:Sine
- BVX1200I-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA:Simulated sine
Input frequency
- BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:60 Hz
- BVX1200I-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA:57/63 Hz
Maximum current
- BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:12 A
- BVX1200I-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA:11.86 A
Surge energy rating
- BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:1080 J
- BVX1200I-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA:224 J
AC outlet types
- BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:NEMA 5-15R
- BVX1200I-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA:NBR 14136
AC outlets quantity
- BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:10 AC outlet(s)
- BVX1200I-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA:6 AC outlet(s)

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Comparison of BR1500MS2, BVX1200I-BR
57 specifications	A APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA Model BR1500MS2 View product	B APC BVX1200I-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA Model BVX1200I-BR View product
Features6 differ
UPS topology	Line-Interactive	Line-Interactive
Output power capacityDiffers	1.5 kVA	1.2 kVA
Output powerDiffers	900 W	720 W
WaveformDiffers	Sine	Simulated sine
Input operation voltage (max)Known for one	120 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input frequencyDiffers	60 Hz	57/63 Hz
Output frequencyKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum currentDiffers	12 A	11.86 A
Surge energy ratingDiffers	1080 J	224 J
Response timeKnown for one	6 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level	45 dB	45 dB
Audible alarm(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audible alarm modesKnown for one	Alarm when on battery, Low battery alarm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output operation voltage (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	115 V
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Surge protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
AC outlet typesDiffers	NEMA 5-15R	NBR 14136
Power plugKnown for one	NEMA 5-15P	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC outlets quantityDiffers	10 AC outlet(s)	6 AC outlet(s)
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB port typeKnown for one	USB Type A/USB Type-C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery replacement accessibilityKnown for one	End-user	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery technology	Lead-Acid	Lead-Acid
Battery life (max)Differs	5 year(s)	2 year(s)
Battery recharge timeDiffers	16 h	6 h
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for one	APCRBC163	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 Ah
Battery voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 V
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 min
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 min
Design1 differ
Form factor	Tower	Tower
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthDiffers	1.8288 m	1.1 m
International Protection (IP) code	IP20	IP20
Control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Buttons
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Battery level
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 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)	0 - 95%	0 - 95%
Operating altitudeDiffers	0 - 914 m	0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 1524 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	100 mm	125 mm
DepthDiffers	368 mm	380 mm
HeightDiffers	260 mm	225 mm
WeightDiffers	12.5 kg	10.3 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	482 mm	194 mm
Package depthDiffers	223 mm	488 mm
Package heightDiffers	358.7 mm	314 mm
Package weightDiffers	14.2 kg	11.2 kg

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