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APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA vs APC SMV2000CA-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2 kVA

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 12identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

The APC SMV2000CA-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2 kVA has 0.5 kVA more output power capacity than the APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA (2 kVA vs 1.5 kVA). The APC SMV2000CA-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2 kVA has 500 W more output power than the APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA (1400 W vs 900 W). The APC SMV2000CA-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2 kVA has 25 V more input operation voltage (max) than the APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA (145 V vs 120 V). Input frequency: 60 Hz on the APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA, 45/65 Hz on the APC SMV2000CA-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2 kVA. Output frequency: 60 Hz on the APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA, 50/60 Hz on the APC SMV2000CA-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2 kVA.

  • Output power capacity
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:1.5 kVA
    • SMV2000CA-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2 kVA:2 kVA
  • Output power
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:900 W
    • SMV2000CA-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2 kVA:1400 W
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:120 V
    • SMV2000CA-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2 kVA:145 V
  • Input frequency
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:60 Hz
    • SMV2000CA-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2 kVA:45/65 Hz
  • Output frequency
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:60 Hz
    • SMV2000CA-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2 kVA:50/60 Hz
  • Surge energy rating
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:1080 J
    • SMV2000CA-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2 kVA:150 J
  • Response time
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:6 ms
    • SMV2000CA-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2 kVA:2 ms
  • AC outlet types
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:NEMA 5-15R
    • SMV2000CA-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2 kVA:NBR 14136

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Comparison of BR1500MS2, SMV2000CA-BR
51 specifications
Features7 differ
Output power capacityDiffers1.5 kVA2 kVA
Output powerDiffers900 W1400 W
Input operation voltage (max)Differs120 V145 V
Input frequencyDiffers60 Hz45/65 Hz
Output frequencyDiffers60 Hz50/60 Hz
Maximum currentKnown for one12 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Surge energy ratingDiffers1080 J150 J
Response timeDiffers6 ms2 ms
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 source85 V
Output operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source115 V
Output operation voltage (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source115 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 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 recharge timeDiffers16 h4 h
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for oneAPCRBC163Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 V
Design1 differ
Form factorDiffersTowerCompact
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one1.8288 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-15 - 40 °C-10 - 40 °C
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 mm180 mm
DepthDiffers368 mm455 mm
HeightDiffers260 mm240 mm
WeightDiffers12.5 kg21 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers482 mm592 mm
Package depthDiffers223 mm317 mm
Package heightDiffers358.7 mm410 mm
Package weightDiffers14.2 kg30.2 kg

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