Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC Easy-UPS BV500I-GR - 4x Schuko socket, 500VA vs Vertiv Liebert PST5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.5 kVA

29specifications compared
21differ
8identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

UPS topology
- Easy-UPS BV500I-GR - 4x Schuko socket, 500VA:Line-Interactive
- Liebert PST5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.5 kVA:Standby (Offline)
Waveform
- Easy-UPS BV500I-GR - 4x Schuko socket, 500VA:Sine
- Liebert PST5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.5 kVA:Pulse width modulation (PWM)
Input operation voltage (min)
- Easy-UPS BV500I-GR - 4x Schuko socket, 500VA:170 V
- Liebert PST5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.5 kVA:90 V
Input operation voltage (max)
- Easy-UPS BV500I-GR - 4x Schuko socket, 500VA:280 V
- Liebert PST5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.5 kVA:145 V
Input frequency
- Easy-UPS BV500I-GR - 4x Schuko socket, 500VA:50/60 Hz
- Liebert PST5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.5 kVA:60 Hz
Output frequency
- Easy-UPS BV500I-GR - 4x Schuko socket, 500VA:50/60 Hz
- Liebert PST5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.5 kVA:60 Hz
Surge energy rating
- Easy-UPS BV500I-GR - 4x Schuko socket, 500VA:156 J
- Liebert PST5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.5 kVA:316 J
AC outlet types
- Easy-UPS BV500I-GR - 4x Schuko socket, 500VA:Type F
- Liebert PST5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.5 kVA:NEMA 5-15R

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Comparison of BV500I-GR, PST5-500MT120
60 specifications	A APC Easy-UPS BV500I-GR - 4x Schuko socket, 500VA Model BV500I-GR View product	B Vertiv Liebert PST5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.5 kVA Model PST5-500MT120 View product
Features7 differ
UPS topologyDiffers	Line-Interactive	Standby (Offline)
Output power capacity	0.5 kVA	0.5 kVA
Output power	300 W	300 W
WaveformDiffers	Sine	Pulse width modulation (PWM)
Input operation voltage (min)Differs	170 V	90 V
Input operation voltage (max)Differs	280 V	145 V
Input frequencyDiffers	50/60 Hz	60 Hz
Output frequencyDiffers	50/60 Hz	60 Hz
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Surge energy ratingDiffers	156 J	316 J
Transfer time (Line Mode to Battery Mode)Known for one	6 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of input phasesKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of output phasesKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level	40 dB	40 dB
Surge protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audible alarm(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audible alarm modesKnown for one	Alarm when on battery, Low battery alarm, Overload alarm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output operation voltage (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	96 V
Output operation voltage (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	145 V
EfficiencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	95%
Power protection featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Over current, Overload, Short circuit
Ports & interfaces2 differ
AC outlet typesDiffers	Type F	NEMA 5-15R
AC outlets quantityDiffers	4 AC outlet(s)	8 AC outlet(s)
SmartSlotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartConnect portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power plugKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NEMA 5-15P
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A/USB Type-B
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)	Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Battery capacityDiffers	4.5 Ah	5 Ah
Battery voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cold startKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 min
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9 min
Designidentical
Form factor	Compact	Compact
Product colour	Black	Black
Cable lengthKnown for one	1.52 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Buttons
Display typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 90%	0 - 95%
Operating altitudeDiffers	0 - 1968.3 m	0 - 3000 m
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-15 - 45 °C
Packaging contentidentical
Management card includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffers	CE REACH	RFI / EMI FCC Part 15, Class B EN61000-4-5; Line to Neutral: Level 2; Line to Earth: Level 3
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	160 mm	305 mm
DepthDiffers	305 mm	158.5 mm
HeightDiffers	92 mm	97 mm
WeightDiffers	3.9 kg	7.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	373 mm	381 mm
Package depthDiffers	143 mm	266 mm
Package heightDiffers	237 mm	203 mm
Package weightDiffers	4.2 kg	9 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85078000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Nominal output voltageKnown for one	230 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Safety regulation & standardsidentical
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	cTUVus (UL 1778 5th Edition) CSA 22.2 no. 107.3:2014

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