Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA vs CyberPower LCD Rackmount Line-Interactive USV 1500VA/1500W Rack/Tower 2U, PFC, AVR, Li-ion with BMS, GreenPower, , Cloud-Interface, USB, Smart Slot

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  • 29differ
  • 11identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The CyberPower LCD Rackmount Line-Interactive USV 1500VA/1500W Rack/Tower 2U, PFC, AVR, Li-ion with BMS, GreenPower, , Cloud-Interface, USB, Smart Slot has 600 W more output power than the APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA (1500 W vs 900 W). The CyberPower LCD Rackmount Line-Interactive USV 1500VA/1500W Rack/Tower 2U, PFC, AVR, Li-ion with BMS, GreenPower, , Cloud-Interface, USB, 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). The APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA has 2 A more maximum current than the CyberPower LCD Rackmount Line-Interactive USV 1500VA/1500W Rack/Tower 2U, PFC, AVR, Li-ion with BMS, GreenPower, , Cloud-Interface, USB, Smart Slot (12 A vs 10 A). Waveform: Sine on the APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA, Pure sine on the CyberPower LCD Rackmount Line-Interactive USV 1500VA/1500W Rack/Tower 2U, PFC, AVR, Li-ion with BMS, GreenPower, , Cloud-Interface, USB, 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 Rackmount Line-Interactive USV 1500VA/1500W Rack/Tower 2U, PFC, AVR, Li-ion with BMS, GreenPower, , Cloud-Interface, USB, Smart Slot.

  • Output power
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:900 W
    • LCD Rackmount Line-Interactive USV 1500VA/1500W Rack/Tower 2U, PFC, AVR, Li-ion with BMS, GreenPower, , Cloud-Interface, USB, Smart Slot:1500 W
  • Waveform
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:Sine
    • LCD Rackmount Line-Interactive USV 1500VA/1500W Rack/Tower 2U, PFC, AVR, Li-ion with BMS, GreenPower, , Cloud-Interface, USB, Smart Slot:Pure sine
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:120 V
    • LCD Rackmount Line-Interactive USV 1500VA/1500W Rack/Tower 2U, PFC, AVR, Li-ion with BMS, GreenPower, , Cloud-Interface, USB, Smart Slot:240 V
  • Input frequency
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:60 Hz
    • LCD Rackmount Line-Interactive USV 1500VA/1500W Rack/Tower 2U, PFC, AVR, Li-ion with BMS, GreenPower, , Cloud-Interface, USB, Smart Slot:50/60 Hz
  • Output frequency
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:60 Hz
    • LCD Rackmount Line-Interactive USV 1500VA/1500W Rack/Tower 2U, PFC, AVR, Li-ion with BMS, GreenPower, , Cloud-Interface, USB, Smart Slot:50/60 Hz
  • Maximum current
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:12 A
    • LCD Rackmount Line-Interactive USV 1500VA/1500W Rack/Tower 2U, PFC, AVR, Li-ion with BMS, GreenPower, , Cloud-Interface, USB, Smart Slot:10 A
  • Surge energy rating
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:1080 J
    • LCD Rackmount Line-Interactive USV 1500VA/1500W Rack/Tower 2U, PFC, AVR, Li-ion with BMS, GreenPower, , Cloud-Interface, USB, Smart Slot:2430 J
  • AC outlet types
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:NEMA 5-15R
    • LCD Rackmount Line-Interactive USV 1500VA/1500W Rack/Tower 2U, PFC, AVR, Li-ion with BMS, GreenPower, , Cloud-Interface, USB, Smart Slot:C13 coupler

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Comparison of BR1500MS2, PRL1500ERT2UC
70 specifications
Features8 differ
Output powerDiffers900 W1500 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 J2430 J
Heat dissipationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source96.7 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 modesDiffersAlarm when on battery, Low battery alarmAlarm when on battery, Low battery alarm, Overload alarm
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 & interfaces3 differ
AC outlet typesDiffersNEMA 5-15RC13 coupler
Power plugDiffersNEMA 5-15PC14 coupler
USB port typeDiffersUSB Type A/USB Type-CUSB Type-B
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Emergency Power Off (EPO) connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLead-AcidLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 min
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.2 min
Battery recharge timeDiffers16 h2 h
Hot-swap batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Replacement battery cartridgeDiffersAPCRBC163RB1260X4
Battery life (max)Known for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Design4 differ
Form factorDiffersTowerRackmount/Tower
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Housing materialDiffersAluminiumMetal
Rack capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2U
Cable lengthDiffers1.8288 m1.8 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-15 - 45 °C
Operating altitudeDiffers0 - 914 m0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitudeDiffers0 - 1524 m0 - 15000 m
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInput power cable, USB cable
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), cUL, UL, VCCI, RoHS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers100 mm433 mm
DepthDiffers368 mm500 mm
HeightDiffers260 mm86.5 mm
WeightDiffers12.5 kg27 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Screws includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package widthDiffers482 mm560 mm
Package depthDiffers223 mm620 mm
Package heightDiffers358.7 mm275 mm
Package weightDiffers14.2 kg33.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
BypassKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGreenPower UPS

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