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APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA vs APC SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V

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  • 21differ
  • 13identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

The APC SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V has 150 W more output power than the APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA (1050 W vs 900 W). The APC SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V has 170 V more input operation voltage (max) than the APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA (290 V vs 120 V). The APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA has 890 J more surge energy rating than the APC SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V (1080 J vs 190 J). Input frequency: 60 Hz on the APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA, 45/65 Hz on the APC SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V. Output frequency: 60 Hz on the APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA, 50/60 Hz on the APC SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V.

  • Output power
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:900 W
    • SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V:1050 W
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:120 V
    • SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V:290 V
  • Input frequency
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:60 Hz
    • SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V:45/65 Hz
  • Output frequency
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:60 Hz
    • SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V:50/60 Hz
  • Surge energy rating
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:1080 J
    • SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V:190 J
  • Response time
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:6 ms
    • SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V:2 ms
  • AC outlet types
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:NEMA 5-15R
    • SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V:NBR 14136
  • AC outlets quantity
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:10 AC outlet(s)
    • SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V:6 AC outlet(s)

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Comparison of BR1500MS2, SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V
51 specifications
Features6 differ
UPS topologyLine-InteractiveLine-Interactive
Output power capacity1.5 kVA1.5 kVA
Output powerDiffers900 W1050 W
WaveformSineSine
Input operation voltage (max)Differs120 V290 V
Input frequencyDiffers60 Hz45/65 Hz
Output frequencyDiffers60 Hz50/60 Hz
Maximum currentKnown for one12 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Surge energy ratingDiffers1080 J190 J
Response timeDiffers6 ms2 ms
Noise level45 dB45 dB
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Audible alarm modesKnown for oneAlarm when on battery, Low battery alarmUnknown — not stated by the source
Input operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source165 V
Output operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 V
Output operation voltage (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 V
Crest factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3:1
Ports & interfaces2 differ
AC outlet typesDiffersNEMA 5-15RNBR 14136
Power plugKnown for oneNEMA 5-15PUnknown — not stated by the source
AC outlets quantityDiffers10 AC outlet(s)6 AC outlet(s)
USB portYesYes
USB port typeKnown for oneUSB Type A/USB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Battery1 differ
Battery replacement accessibilityKnown for oneEnd-userUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyLead-AcidLead-Acid
Battery life (max)5 year(s)5 year(s)
Battery recharge timeDiffers16 h4 h
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for oneAPCRBC163Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 V
Design1 differ
Form factorDiffersTowerCompact
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one1.8288 mUnknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeIP20IP20
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-15 - 40 °C-10 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 95%
Operating altitudeDiffers0 - 914 m0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitudeDiffers0 - 1524 m0 - 15000 m
Packaging contentidentical
Rack mount kitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers100 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers368 mm410 mm
HeightDiffers260 mm220 mm
WeightDiffers12.5 kg15.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers482 mm505 mm
Package depthDiffers223 mm267 mm
Package heightDiffers358.7 mm325 mm
Package weightDiffers14.2 kg17.2 kg

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