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APC BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA vs APC SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 12identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The APC SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V has 0.55 kVA more output power capacity than the APC BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA (1.5 kVA vs 0.95 kVA). The APC SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V has 570 W more output power than the APC BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA (1050 W vs 480 W). The APC SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V has 15 V more input operation voltage (min) than the APC BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA (165 V vs 150 V). Input frequency: 50/60 Hz on the APC BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA, 45/65 Hz on the APC SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V. AC outlet types: C13 coupler on the APC BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA, NBR 14136 on the APC SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V.

  • Output power capacity
    • BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA:0.95 kVA
    • SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V:1.5 kVA
  • Output power
    • BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA:480 W
    • SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V:1050 W
  • Input operation voltage (min)
    • BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA:150 V
    • SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V:165 V
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA:280 V
    • SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V:290 V
  • Input frequency
    • BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA:50/60 Hz
    • SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V:45/65 Hz
  • Surge energy rating
    • BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA:273 J
    • SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V:190 J
  • AC outlet types
    • BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA:C13 coupler
    • SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V:NBR 14136
  • Battery technology
    • BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA:Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
    • SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V:Lead-Acid

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Comparison of BX950U-MS, SMART-UPSSMV 1500VA 230V
65 specifications
Features6 differ
Output power capacityDiffers0.95 kVA1.5 kVA
Output powerDiffers480 W1050 W
Input operation voltage (min)Differs150 V165 V
Input operation voltage (max)Differs280 V290 V
Input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz45/65 Hz
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum currentKnown for one4 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Surge energy ratingDiffers273 J190 J
Hold time (max)Known for one10 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Hold time (min)Known for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
EfficiencyKnown for one97.1%Unknown — not stated by the source
Surge protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Surge protection featuresKnown for oneFax, ModemUnknown — not stated by the source
Audible alarm modesKnown for oneLow battery alarm, Overload alarmUnknown — not stated by the source
Output operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 V
Output operation voltage (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 V
Output frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Response timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 ms
Crest factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3:1
Ports & interfaces1 differ
AC outlet typesDiffersC13 couplerNBR 14136
Power plugKnown for oneC14 couplerUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of output IEC jumpersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Lead-Acid
Battery capacityKnown for one76 VAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageDiffers12 V24 V
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for one1.3 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for one7.5 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeDiffers8 h4 h
Automatic battery testKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Form factorDiffersTowerCompact
Cable lengthKnown for one1.22 mUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP20
Operational conditions2 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-15 - 45 °C-10 - 40 °C
Non-operating altitudeDiffers0 - 9000 m0 - 15000 m
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneA-tick, C-tick, CE, IEC 62040-1-1, RCM, TelePermit, REACHUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers130 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers336 mm410 mm
HeightDiffers215 mm220 mm
WeightDiffers8 kg15.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for onePowerChute Personal EditionUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers245 mm505 mm
Package depthDiffers440 mm267 mm
Package heightDiffers295 mm325 mm
Package weightDiffers8.99 kg17.2 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85078000Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Nominal input voltageKnown for one230 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Nominal output voltageKnown for one230 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Type of input protection requiredKnown for one3-pole circuit breakerUnknown — not stated by the source

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