Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA vs CyberPower Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 1000VA/900WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot

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Key differences

The APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA has 0.5 kVA more output power capacity than the CyberPower Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 1000VA/900WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot (1.5 kVA vs 1 kVA). The CyberPower Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 1000VA/900WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot has 180 V more input operation voltage (max) than the APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA (300 V vs 120 V). The APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA has 7.5 A more maximum current than the CyberPower Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 1000VA/900WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot (12 A vs 4.5 A). UPS topology: Line-Interactive on the APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA, Double-conversion (Online) on the CyberPower Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 1000VA/900WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot. Waveform: Sine on the APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA, Pure sine on the CyberPower Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 1000VA/900WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot.

  • UPS topology
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:Line-Interactive
    • Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 1000VA/900WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot:Double-conversion (Online)
  • Output power capacity
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:1.5 kVA
    • Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 1000VA/900WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot:1 kVA
  • Waveform
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:Sine
    • Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 1000VA/900WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot:Pure sine
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:120 V
    • Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 1000VA/900WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot:300 V
  • Input frequency
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:60 Hz
    • Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 1000VA/900WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot:50/60 Hz
  • Output frequency
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:60 Hz
    • Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 1000VA/900WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot:50/60 Hz
  • Maximum current
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:12 A
    • Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 1000VA/900WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot:4.5 A
  • Surge energy rating
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:1080 J
    • Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 1000VA/900WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot:370 J

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Comparison of BR1500MS2, OLS1KECR
76 specifications
Features9 differ
UPS topologyDiffersLine-InteractiveDouble-conversion (Online)
Output power capacityDiffers1.5 kVA1 kVA
WaveformDiffersSinePure sine
Input operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 V
Input operation voltage (max)Differs120 V300 V
Input frequencyDiffers60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source208 V
Output operation voltage (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 V
Output frequencyDiffers60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output voltage regulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1%
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum currentDiffers12 A4.5 A
Surge energy ratingDiffers1080 J370 J
Heat dissipationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source380 BTU/h
Efficiency (ECO mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95%
Input power factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.99
Output power factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.9
Crest factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3:1
ECO modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Overload capacity (1 minute)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120%
Overload capacity (10 seconds)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120%
Output voltage Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5%
EMI/RFI noise filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Surge protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInput fuse, Overload
Audible alarm modesDiffersAlarm when on battery, Low battery alarmAlarm when on battery, Low battery alarm, Overload alarm, Fault, Battery replacement
Socket circuit breakerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Response timeKnown for one6 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one45 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
AC outlet typesDiffersNEMA 5-15RC13 coupler, Type F
Power plugDiffersNEMA 5-15PType F
AC outlets quantityDiffers10 AC outlet(s)3 AC outlet(s)
USB port typeDiffersUSB Type A/USB Type-CUSB Type-B
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Emergency Power Off (EPO) connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery4 differ
Battery replacement accessibilityDiffersEnd-userProfessional only
Battery technologyDiffersLead-AcidSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 Ah
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 min
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.3 min
Battery recharge timeDiffers16 h4 h
Charging currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 A
Replacement battery cartridgeDiffersAPCRBC163BPS24V40AC
Battery life (max)Known for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Housing materialDiffersAluminiumMetal
Cable lengthDiffers1.8288 m1.5 m
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP20Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-15 - 40 °C-20 - 50 °C
Operating altitudeDiffers0 - 914 m0 - 1500 m
Non-operating altitudeDiffers0 - 1524 m0 - 1500 m
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB cable
Rack mount kitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, EAC, UKCA, RoHS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers100 mm86 mm
DepthDiffers368 mm335 mm
HeightDiffers260 mm308 mm
WeightDiffers12.5 kg10 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers14.2 kg10.9 kg
Package widthKnown for one482 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one223 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one358.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
BypassKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGreenPower UPS

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