Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC BX1500 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA vs Vertiv Liebert APM

11specifications compared
8differ
3identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Output power capacity
- BX1500 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:1.5 kVA
- Liebert APM:30 kVA
Input frequency
- BX1500 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:47/63 Hz
- Liebert APM:40 - 70 Hz
Noise level
- BX1500 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:45 dB
- Liebert APM:62 dB
Product colour
- BX1500 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:Beige
- Liebert APM:Black
Storage temperature (T-T)
- BX1500 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:-5 - 45 °C
- Liebert APM:-25 - 70 °C
Operating altitude
- BX1500 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:0 - 3000 m
- Liebert APM:0 - 2000 m
Weight
- BX1500 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:11.4 kg
- Liebert APM:280 kg

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Comparison of BX1500, Liebert APM
44 specifications	A APC BX1500 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA Model BX1500 View product	B Vertiv Liebert APM View product
Features3 differ
UPS topologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Double-conversion (Online)
Output power capacityDiffers	1.5 kVA	30 kVA
Input operation voltage (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	380 V
Input operation voltage (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	415 V
Input frequencyDiffers	47/63 Hz	40 - 70 Hz
Output operation voltage (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	380 V
Output operation voltage (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	415 V
Output frequency regulationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50/60 Hz
Output voltage regulationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1%
Number of input phasesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Number of output phasesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
EfficiencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	96%
Input current Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5%
Noise levelDiffers	45 dB	62 dB
Output powerKnown for one	865 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Surge energy ratingKnown for one	420 J	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audible alarm(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 min
Hot-swap batteryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery technologyKnown for one	Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	6 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tower
Product colourDiffers	Beige	Black
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IP20
Cable lengthKnown for one	1.83 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-5 - 45 °C	-25 - 70 °C
Operating altitudeDiffers	0 - 3000 m	0 - 2000 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 15000 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	cUL Listed,FCC Part 15 Class B,FCC Part 68,UL 1449,UL 1778,UL Listed	IEC/EN 62040-3, class 1
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1100 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1996 mm
WeightDiffers	11.4 kg	280 kg
Other featuresidentical
Number of phasesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Battery typeKnown for one	RBC33	Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output connectionsKnown for one	8x NEMA 5-15R	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input connection typeKnown for one	NEMA 5-15P	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	86 x 333 x 371 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Nominal input voltageKnown for one	120 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Nominal output voltageKnown for one	120 V	Unknown — not stated by the source

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