Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC BV500I-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA vs CyberPower UT550G uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.55 kVA

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 13identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power capacity
    • BV500I-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:0.5 kVA
    • UT550G uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.55 kVA:0.55 kVA
  • Output power
    • BV500I-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:300 W
    • UT550G uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.55 kVA:275 W
  • Response time
    • BV500I-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:6 ms
    • UT550G uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.55 kVA:4 ms
  • Power plug
    • BV500I-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:C14 coupler
    • UT550G uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.55 kVA:NEMA 5-15P
  • Form factor
    • BV500I-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:Compact
    • UT550G uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.55 kVA:Tower
  • Cable length
    • BV500I-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:1.52 m
    • UT550G uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.55 kVA:1.2 m
  • Operating altitude
    • BV500I-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:0 - 1968.3 m
    • UT550G uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.55 kVA:0 - 3000 m
  • Certification
    • BV500I-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:CE REACH
    • UT550G uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.55 kVA:NOM

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Comparison of BV500I-MS, UT550G
57 specifications
Features4 differ
UPS topologyLine-InteractiveLine-Interactive
Output power capacityDiffers0.5 kVA0.55 kVA
Output powerDiffers300 W275 W
WaveformKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSine
Input operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source86 V
Input operation voltage (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source148 V
Input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)YesYes
Maximum currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.58 A
Surge energy ratingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source245 J
Response timeDiffers6 ms4 ms
Number of input phasesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
ECO modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EMI/RFI noise filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Surge protectionYesYes
Power protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOverload, Short circuit
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Audible alarm modesDiffersAlarm when on battery, Low battery alarm, Overload alarmAlarm when on battery, Fault, Low battery alarm, Overload alarm
Noise levelKnown for one40 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
AC outlet typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNEMA 5-15R
Power plugDiffersC14 couplerNEMA 5-15P
AC outlets quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 AC outlet(s)
Number of outlets (Battery backup & protection)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of outlets (Protection)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Batteryidentical
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 V
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 min
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 min
Battery recharge timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 h
Battery life (max)Known for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Cold startKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Form factorDiffersCompactTower
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
Cable lengthDiffers1.52 m1.2 m
LED indicatorsYesYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90%0 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Operating altitudeDiffers0 - 1968.3 m0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3000 m
Packaging contentidentical
ManualYesYes
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
CertificationDiffersCE REACHNOM
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers161 mm84 mm
DepthDiffers305 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers93 mm174 mm
WeightDiffers3.9 kg4.01 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one143 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one373 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one237 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one4.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85078000Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Nominal input voltageKnown for one230 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Nominal output voltageKnown for one230 VUnknown — not stated by the source

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