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APC BX1500G uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA vs APC SMT1500J uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 16identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power
    • BX1500G uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:865 W
    • SMT1500J uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:980 W
  • AC outlet types
    • BX1500G uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:NEMA 5-15R
    • SMT1500J uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:NEMA 5–15P
  • AC outlets quantity
    • BX1500G uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:10 AC outlet(s)
    • SMT1500J uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:8 AC outlet(s)
  • Battery recharge time
    • BX1500G uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:16 h
    • SMT1500J uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:4 h
  • Operating altitude
    • BX1500G uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:0 - 9000 m
    • SMT1500J uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:0 - 3000 m
  • Width
    • BX1500G uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:112 mm
    • SMT1500J uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:172 mm
  • Depth
    • BX1500G uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:382 mm
    • SMT1500J uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:439 mm
  • Height
    • BX1500G uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:301 mm
    • SMT1500J uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:225 mm

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Comparison of BX1500G, SMT1500J
58 specifications
Features1 differ
UPS topologyLine-InteractiveLine-Interactive
Output power capacity1.5 kVA1.5 kVA
Output powerDiffers865 W980 W
WaveformSineSine
Input operation voltage (max)Known for one120 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output operation voltage (max)Known for one120 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)YesYes
Surge energy ratingKnown for one354 JUnknown — not stated by the source
Surge protectionYesYes
Audible alarm(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 A
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 source97%
EMI/RFI noise filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 dB
Ports & interfaces2 differ
AC outlet typesDiffersNEMA 5-15RNEMA 5–15P
Power plugKnown for oneNEMA 5-15PUnknown — not stated by the source
AC outlets quantityDiffers10 AC outlet(s)8 AC outlet(s)
Number of outlets (Battery backup & protection)Known for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Battery1 differ
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeDiffers16 h4 h
Hot-swap batteryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Automatic battery testKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cold startKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17 Ah
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Designidentical
Form factorMini TowerMini Tower
Product colourBlackBlack
Cable lengthKnown for one1.83 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Display typeLCDLCD
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-15 - 45 °C-15 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 95%
Operating altitudeDiffers0 - 9000 m0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitude0 - 15000 m0 - 15000 m
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneCEC, TUV, REACH, PEP, EOLIUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers112 mm172 mm
DepthDiffers382 mm439 mm
HeightDiffers301 mm225 mm
WeightDiffers10.8 kg26 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one238 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one488 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one387 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers12 kg28 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one16 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one25.3 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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