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 3000VA/2700WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot

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  • 27differ
  • 8identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The CyberPower Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 3000VA/2700WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot has 1.5 kVA more output power capacity than the APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA (3 kVA vs 1.5 kVA). The CyberPower Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 3000VA/2700WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot has 1,800 W more output power than the APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA (2700 W vs 900 W). The CyberPower Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 3000VA/2700WTower, 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). 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 3000VA/2700WTower, 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 3000VA/2700WTower, 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 3000VA/2700WTower, 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 3000VA/2700WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot:3 kVA
  • Output power
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:900 W
    • Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 3000VA/2700WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot:2700 W
  • Waveform
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:Sine
    • Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 3000VA/2700WTower, 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 3000VA/2700WTower, 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 3000VA/2700WTower, 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 3000VA/2700WTower, 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 3000VA/2700WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot:13.04 A

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Comparison of BR1500MS2, OLS3KECR
75 specifications
Features10 differ
UPS topologyDiffersLine-InteractiveDouble-conversion (Online)
Output power capacityDiffers1.5 kVA3 kVA
Output powerDiffers900 W2700 W
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 A13.04 A
Surge energy ratingDiffers1080 J590 J
Heat dissipationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1139 BTU/h
Efficiency (ECO mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source97%
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(s)YesYes
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 5-15RType F, C13 coupler, Terminal
Power plugDiffersNEMA 5-15PType F
AC outlets quantityDiffers10 AC outlet(s)7 AC outlet(s)
USB portYesYes
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 source6
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 source12.7 min
Battery recharge timeDiffers16 h4 h
Replacement battery cartridgeDiffersAPCRBC163BPS72V40AC
Battery life (max)Known for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Form factorTowerTower
Product colourBlackBlack
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
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-15 - 40 °C-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 95%
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
ManualYesYes
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 mm155 mm
DepthDiffers368 mm341 mm
HeightDiffers260 mm400 mm
WeightDiffers12.5 kg25 kg
Other featuresidentical
BypassKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGreenPower UPS
Packaging dataidentical
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
Package weightKnown for one14.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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