Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA vs CyberPower LCD Line-Interactive USV 1550VA/1550WRack 1U, AVR, , Outlets (8) IEC, RJ45 Lan Protection, RS232, USB (HID) EPO, Built in Cloud Interface, Smart-Slot

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  • 7identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The CyberPower LCD Line-Interactive USV 1550VA/1550WRack 1U, AVR, , Outlets (8) IEC, RJ45 Lan Protection, RS232, USB (HID) EPO, Built in Cloud Interface, Smart-Slot has 0.05 kVA more output power capacity than the APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA (1.55 kVA vs 1.5 kVA). The CyberPower LCD Line-Interactive USV 1550VA/1550WRack 1U, AVR, , Outlets (8) IEC, RJ45 Lan Protection, RS232, USB (HID) EPO, Built in Cloud Interface, Smart-Slot has 650 W more output power than the APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA (1550 W vs 900 W). The CyberPower LCD Line-Interactive USV 1550VA/1550WRack 1U, AVR, , Outlets (8) IEC, RJ45 Lan Protection, RS232, USB (HID) EPO, Built in Cloud Interface, Smart-Slot has 120 V more input operation voltage (max) than the APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA (240 V vs 120 V). Waveform: Sine on the APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA, Pure sine on the CyberPower LCD Line-Interactive USV 1550VA/1550WRack 1U, AVR, , Outlets (8) IEC, RJ45 Lan Protection, RS232, USB (HID) EPO, Built in Cloud Interface, Smart-Slot. Input frequency: 60 Hz on the APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA, 50/60 Hz on the CyberPower LCD Line-Interactive USV 1550VA/1550WRack 1U, AVR, , Outlets (8) IEC, RJ45 Lan Protection, RS232, USB (HID) EPO, Built in Cloud Interface, Smart-Slot.

  • Output power capacity
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:1.5 kVA
    • LCD Line-Interactive USV 1550VA/1550WRack 1U, AVR, , Outlets (8) IEC, RJ45 Lan Protection, RS232, USB (HID) EPO, Built in Cloud Interface, Smart-Slot:1.55 kVA
  • Output power
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:900 W
    • LCD Line-Interactive USV 1550VA/1550WRack 1U, AVR, , Outlets (8) IEC, RJ45 Lan Protection, RS232, USB (HID) EPO, Built in Cloud Interface, Smart-Slot:1550 W
  • Waveform
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:Sine
    • LCD Line-Interactive USV 1550VA/1550WRack 1U, AVR, , Outlets (8) IEC, RJ45 Lan Protection, RS232, USB (HID) EPO, Built in Cloud Interface, Smart-Slot:Pure sine
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:120 V
    • LCD Line-Interactive USV 1550VA/1550WRack 1U, AVR, , Outlets (8) IEC, RJ45 Lan Protection, RS232, USB (HID) EPO, Built in Cloud Interface, Smart-Slot:240 V
  • Input frequency
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:60 Hz
    • LCD Line-Interactive USV 1550VA/1550WRack 1U, AVR, , Outlets (8) IEC, RJ45 Lan Protection, RS232, USB (HID) EPO, Built in Cloud Interface, Smart-Slot:50/60 Hz
  • Output frequency
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:60 Hz
    • LCD Line-Interactive USV 1550VA/1550WRack 1U, AVR, , Outlets (8) IEC, RJ45 Lan Protection, RS232, USB (HID) EPO, Built in Cloud Interface, Smart-Slot:50/60 Hz
  • Maximum current
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:12 A
    • LCD Line-Interactive USV 1550VA/1550WRack 1U, AVR, , Outlets (8) IEC, RJ45 Lan Protection, RS232, USB (HID) EPO, Built in Cloud Interface, Smart-Slot:10 A
  • Surge energy rating
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:1080 J
    • LCD Line-Interactive USV 1550VA/1550WRack 1U, AVR, , Outlets (8) IEC, RJ45 Lan Protection, RS232, USB (HID) EPO, Built in Cloud Interface, Smart-Slot:2720 J

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Comparison of BR1500MS2, PR1550ERM1UC
69 specifications
Features9 differ
UPS topologyLine-InteractiveLine-Interactive
Output power capacityDiffers1.5 kVA1.55 kVA
Output powerDiffers900 W1550 W
WaveformDiffersSinePure sine
Input operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 V
Input operation voltage (max)Differs120 V240 V
Input frequencyDiffers60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 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 source5%
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum currentDiffers12 A10 A
Surge energy ratingDiffers1080 J2720 J
Heat dissipationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 BTU/h
Output power factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 sourceOverload
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Audible alarm modesDiffersAlarm when on battery, Low battery alarmAlarm when on battery, Low battery alarm, Overload alarm
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
Power plugDiffersNEMA 5-15PC14 coupler
AC outlets quantityDiffers10 AC outlet(s)6 AC outlet(s)
USB portYesYes
USB port typeDiffersUSB Type A/USB Type-CUSB Type-B
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Emergency Power Off (EPO) connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery3 differ
Battery replacement accessibilityEnd-userEnd-user
Battery technologyDiffersLead-AcidSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 min
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.6 min
Battery recharge timeDiffers16 h3 h
Hot-swap batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Replacement battery cartridgeDiffersAPCRBC163RBP0120
Battery life (max)Known for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Design4 differ
Form factorDiffersTowerRackmount
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Housing materialDiffersAluminiumMetal
Rack capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1U
Cable lengthDiffers1.8288 m1.8 m
Built-in fanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP20Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-15 - 40 °C-15 - 45 °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 kitYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB cable, Input power cable
ManualKnown 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, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), VCCI, RoHS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers100 mm433 mm
DepthDiffers368 mm554 mm
HeightDiffers260 mm44 mm
WeightDiffers12.5 kg19.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Screws includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package widthDiffers482 mm560 mm
Package depthDiffers223 mm710 mm
Package heightDiffers358.7 mm160 mm
Package weightDiffers14.2 kg23.7 kg
Other featuresidentical
BypassKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGreenPower UPS

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