Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC BV500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA vs Vertiv Liebert PSA5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 10identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Input operation voltage (min)
    • BV500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:170 V
    • Liebert PSA5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:86 V
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • BV500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:280 V
    • Liebert PSA5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:143 V
  • Output operation voltage (min)
    • BV500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:0 V
    • Liebert PSA5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:105 V
  • Output operation voltage (max)
    • BV500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:0 V
    • Liebert PSA5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:143 V
  • Surge energy rating
    • BV500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:156 J
    • Liebert PSA5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:316 J
  • AC outlet types
    • BV500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:C13 coupler
    • Liebert PSA5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:NEMA 5–15R
  • AC outlets quantity
    • BV500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:1 AC outlet(s)
    • Liebert PSA5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:10 AC outlet(s)
  • Cable length
    • BV500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:1.52 m
    • Liebert PSA5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:1.8 m

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Comparison of BV500I, PSA5-500MT120
64 specifications
Features5 differ
Input operation voltage (min)Differs170 V86 V
Input operation voltage (max)Differs280 V143 V
Output operation voltage (min)Differs0 V105 V
Output operation voltage (max)Differs0 V143 V
Output frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 Hz
Output voltage regulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5%
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Surge energy ratingDiffers156 J316 J
Response timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 ms
Number of input phasesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of output phasesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
EfficiencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90%
Power protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOver current, Short circuit
Output frequency regulationKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Transfer time (Line Mode to Battery Mode)Known for one6 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Audible alarm(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audible alarm modesKnown for oneAlarm when on battery, Low battery alarm, Overload alarmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
AC outlet typesDiffersC13 couplerNEMA 5–15R
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNEMA 5-15P
AC outlets quantityDiffers1 AC outlet(s)10 AC outlet(s)
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
USB port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
SmartSlotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartConnect portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 Ah
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 min
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 min
Battery life (max)Known for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Cable lengthDiffers1.52 m1.8 m
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 90%0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 1500 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 15000 m
Packaging contentidentical
Management card includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Safety regulation & standardsidentical
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcecTUVus, CSA 22.2 no. 107.3:2014
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersCEFCC, EN61000-4-5, ISTA
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers160 mm99 mm
DepthDiffers305 mm289 mm
HeightDiffers92 mm280 mm
WeightDiffers3.9 kg13.4 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers143 mm158 mm
Package depthDiffers373 mm360 mm
Package heightDiffers237 mm369 mm
Package weightDiffers4.2 kg14.6 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85078000Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Battery typeKnown for oneleakproofUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one230 VUnknown — not stated by the source

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