Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC BV500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA vs Vertiv Liebert PST5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.5 kVA

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 5identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • UPS topology
    • BV500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:Line-Interactive
    • Liebert PST5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.5 kVA:Standby (Offline)
  • Waveform
    • BV500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:Sine
    • Liebert PST5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.5 kVA:Pulse width modulation (PWM)
  • Input operation voltage (min)
    • BV500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:170 V
    • Liebert PST5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.5 kVA:90 V
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • BV500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:280 V
    • Liebert PST5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.5 kVA:145 V
  • Input frequency
    • BV500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:50/60 Hz
    • Liebert PST5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.5 kVA:60 Hz
  • Output operation voltage (min)
    • BV500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:0 V
    • Liebert PST5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.5 kVA:96 V
  • Output operation voltage (max)
    • BV500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:0 V
    • Liebert PST5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.5 kVA:145 V
  • Surge energy rating
    • BV500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:156 J
    • Liebert PST5-500MT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.5 kVA:316 J

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Comparison of BV500I, PST5-500MT120
58 specifications
Features8 differ
UPS topologyDiffersLine-InteractiveStandby (Offline)
WaveformDiffersSinePulse width modulation (PWM)
Input operation voltage (min)Differs170 V90 V
Input operation voltage (max)Differs280 V145 V
Input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz60 Hz
Output operation voltage (min)Differs0 V96 V
Output operation voltage (max)Differs0 V145 V
Output frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 Hz
Surge energy ratingDiffers156 J316 J
EfficiencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95%
Power protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOver current, Overload, 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
Surge protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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)8 AC outlet(s)
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A/USB Type-B
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 source5 Ah
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 source9 min
Battery life (max)Known for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCompact
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceButtons
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Cable lengthKnown for one1.52 mUnknown — not stated by the source
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%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3000 m
Safety regulation & standardsidentical
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcecTUVus (UL 1778 5th Edition) CSA 22.2 no. 107.3:2014
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersCERFI / EMI FCC Part 15, Class B EN61000-4-5; Line to Neutral: Level 2; Line to Earth: Level 3
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers160 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers305 mm158.5 mm
HeightDiffers92 mm97 mm
WeightDiffers3.9 kg7.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers143 mm381 mm
Package depthDiffers373 mm266 mm
Package heightDiffers237 mm203 mm
Package weightDiffers4.2 kg9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Management card includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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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