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APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA vs Vertiv Liebert GXT MT CX

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 8identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The Vertiv Liebert GXT MT CX 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 Vertiv Liebert GXT MT CX has 1,500 W more output power than the APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA (2400 W vs 900 W). The Vertiv Liebert GXT MT CX has 160 V more input operation voltage (max) than the APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA (280 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 Vertiv Liebert GXT MT CX. Waveform: Sine on the APC BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA, Sine/Pure sine on the Vertiv Liebert GXT MT CX.

  • UPS topology
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:Line-Interactive
    • Liebert GXT MT CX:Double-conversion (Online)
  • Output power capacity
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:1.5 kVA
    • Liebert GXT MT CX:3 kVA
  • Output power
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:900 W
    • Liebert GXT MT CX:2400 W
  • Waveform
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:Sine
    • Liebert GXT MT CX:Sine/Pure sine
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:120 V
    • Liebert GXT MT CX:280 V
  • Input frequency
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:60 Hz
    • Liebert GXT MT CX:40 - 70 Hz
  • Output frequency
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:60 Hz
    • Liebert GXT MT CX:50/60 Hz
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • BR1500MS2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:0 - 40 °C
    • Liebert GXT MT CX:0 - 50 °C

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Comparison of BR1500MS2, Liebert GXT MT CX
65 specifications
Features8 differ
UPS topologyDiffersLine-InteractiveDouble-conversion (Online)
Output power capacityDiffers1.5 kVA3 kVA
Output powerDiffers900 W2400 W
WaveformDiffersSineSine/Pure sine
Input operation voltage (max)Differs120 V280 V
Input frequencyDiffers60 Hz40 - 70 Hz
Output frequencyDiffers60 Hz50/60 Hz
Maximum currentKnown for one12 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Surge energy ratingKnown for one1080 JUnknown — not stated by the source
Response timeKnown for one6 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level45 dB45 dB
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Audible alarm modesDiffersAlarm when on battery, Low battery alarmFault, Low battery alarm
Input operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 V
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
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EfficiencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90%
Input power factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.99
Crest factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3:1
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Output voltage Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3%
Surge protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOverload
Ports & interfacesidentical
AC outlet typesKnown for oneNEMA 5-15RUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plugKnown for oneNEMA 5-15PUnknown — not stated by the source
AC outlets quantityKnown for one10 AC outlet(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portYesYes
USB port typeKnown for oneUSB Type A/USB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Batteryidentical
Battery replacement accessibilityKnown for oneEnd-userUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneLead-AcidUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one16 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for oneAPCRBC163Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Charging currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 A
Designidentical
Form factorTowerTower
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one1.8288 mUnknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP20Unknown — not stated by the source
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFault, Power
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-15 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 914 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 1524 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Rack mount kitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers100 mm145 mm
DepthDiffers368 mm397 mm
HeightDiffers260 mm333 mm
WeightDiffers12.5 kg9.8 kg
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
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndia

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