Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC BV500I-MST uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA vs CyberPower Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 2000VA/1800WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot

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  • 7identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The CyberPower Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 2000VA/1800WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot has 1.5 kVA more output power capacity than the APC BV500I-MST uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA (2 kVA vs 0.5 kVA). The CyberPower Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 2000VA/1800WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot has 1,500 W more output power than the APC BV500I-MST uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA (1800 W vs 300 W). The APC BV500I-MST uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA has 90 V more input operation voltage (min) than the CyberPower Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 2000VA/1800WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot (170 V vs 80 V). UPS topology: Line-Interactive on the APC BV500I-MST uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA, Double-conversion (Online) on the CyberPower Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 2000VA/1800WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot. Waveform: Stepwise on the APC BV500I-MST uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA, Pure sine on the CyberPower Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 2000VA/1800WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot.

  • UPS topology
    • BV500I-MST uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:Line-Interactive
    • Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 2000VA/1800WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot:Double-conversion (Online)
  • Output power capacity
    • BV500I-MST uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:0.5 kVA
    • Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 2000VA/1800WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot:2 kVA
  • Output power
    • BV500I-MST uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:300 W
    • Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 2000VA/1800WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot:1800 W
  • Waveform
    • BV500I-MST uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:Stepwise
    • Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 2000VA/1800WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot:Pure sine
  • Input operation voltage (min)
    • BV500I-MST uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:170 V
    • Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 2000VA/1800WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot:80 V
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • BV500I-MST uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:280 V
    • Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 2000VA/1800WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot:300 V
  • Surge energy rating
    • BV500I-MST uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:156 J
    • Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 2000VA/1800WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot:440 J
  • Power plug
    • BV500I-MST uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:NEMA 5-15P
    • Online S Series Online Double Conversion USV 2000VA/1800WTower, ECO Mode, LCD, USB, Smart-Slot:Type F

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Comparison of BV500I-MST, OLS2KECR
74 specifications
Features7 differ
UPS topologyDiffersLine-InteractiveDouble-conversion (Online)
Output power capacityDiffers0.5 kVA2 kVA
Output powerDiffers300 W1800 W
WaveformDiffersStepwisePure sine
Input operation voltage (min)Differs170 V80 V
Input operation voltage (max)Differs280 V300 V
Input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source208 V
Output operation voltage (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 V
Output frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output voltage regulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1%
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 A
Surge energy ratingDiffers156 J440 J
Heat dissipationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source607 BTU/h
Efficiency (ECO mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source96%
Input power factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.99
Output power factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.9
Crest factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3:1
ECO modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Overload capacity (1 minute)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120%
Overload capacity (10 seconds)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120%
Output voltage Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5%
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 sourceInput fuse, Overload
Audible alarm(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audible alarm modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAlarm when on battery, Low battery alarm, Overload alarm, Fault, Battery replacement
Socket circuit breakerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Response timeKnown for one6 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one40 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
AC outlet typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC13 coupler, Type F
Power plugDiffersNEMA 5-15PType F
AC outlets quantity4 AC outlet(s)4 AC outlet(s)
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Emergency Power Off (EPO) connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery replacement accessibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceProfessional only
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 Ah
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 min
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.3 min
Battery recharge timeDiffers8 h4 h
Charging currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 A
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBPS48V40AC
Design1 differ
Form factorDiffersDesktopTower
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 m
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP20Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 50 °C-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 90%0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 90%0 - 95%
Operating altitudeDiffers0 - 2000 m0 - 1500 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 1500 m
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB cable
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, EAC, UKCA, RoHS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers161 mm110 mm
DepthDiffers305 mm390 mm
HeightDiffers92 mm345 mm
WeightDiffers3.9 kg17 kg
Other featuresidentical
BypassKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGreenPower UPS
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
Warranty periodKnown for one2 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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