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APC BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA vs APC Symmetra LX 8kVA w/batteries and NMC removed

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  • 23differ
  • 8identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Symmetra LX 8kVA w/batteries and NMC removed has 7.05 kVA more output power capacity than the APC BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA (8 kVA vs 0.95 kVA). The APC Symmetra LX 8kVA w/batteries and NMC removed has 5,920 W more output power than the APC BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA (6400 W vs 480 W). The APC Symmetra LX 8kVA w/batteries and NMC removed has 70 V more input operation voltage (min) than the APC BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA (220 V vs 150 V). UPS topology: Line-Interactive on the APC BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA, Double-conversion (Online) on the APC Symmetra LX 8kVA w/batteries and NMC removed. 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 Symmetra LX 8kVA w/batteries and NMC removed.

  • UPS topology
    • BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA:Line-Interactive
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA w/batteries and NMC removed:Double-conversion (Online)
  • Output power capacity
    • BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA:0.95 kVA
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA w/batteries and NMC removed:8 kVA
  • Output power
    • BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA:480 W
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA w/batteries and NMC removed:6400 W
  • Input operation voltage (min)
    • BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA:150 V
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA w/batteries and NMC removed:220 V
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA:280 V
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA w/batteries and NMC removed:230 V
  • Input frequency
    • BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA:50/60 Hz
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA w/batteries and NMC removed:45/65 Hz
  • Efficiency
    • BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA:97.1%
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA w/batteries and NMC removed:90%
  • Noise level
    • BX950U-MS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.95 kVA:45 dB
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA w/batteries and NMC removed:62 dB

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Comparison of BX950U-MS, SYA8K16IXRX798XB
65 specifications
Features8 differ
UPS topologyDiffersLine-InteractiveDouble-conversion (Online)
Output power capacityDiffers0.95 kVA8 kVA
Output powerDiffers480 W6400 W
Input operation voltage (min)Differs150 V220 V
Input operation voltage (max)Differs280 V230 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 ratingKnown for one273 JUnknown — not stated by the source
Hold time (max)Known for one10 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Hold time (min)Known for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
EfficiencyDiffers97.1%90%
Noise levelDiffers45 dB62 dB
Surge protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Surge protection featuresKnown for oneFax, ModemUnknown — not stated by the source
Audible alarm(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — 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 source230 V
Output frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47/63 Hz
Heat dissipationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3485 BTU/h
Crest factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5:1
Input current Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7%
Ports & interfaces2 differ
AC outlet typesDiffersC13 couplerHard Wire 3-wire (1PH + N + G)
Power plugDiffersC14 couplerHardwire
AC outlets quantityKnown for one6 AC outlet(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of output IEC jumpersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Lead-Acid
Battery capacityKnown for one76 VAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of batteries supportedDiffers112
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 h3 h
Automatic battery testKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Cable lengthKnown for one1.22 mUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating altitudeDiffers0 - 3000 m0 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeDiffers0 - 9000 m0 - 4572 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 mm483 mm
DepthDiffers336 mm726 mm
HeightDiffers215 mm1516 mm
WeightDiffers8 kg212.6 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for onePowerChute Personal EditionUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers245 mm997 mm
Package depthDiffers440 mm599 mm
Package heightDiffers295 mm1880 mm
Package weightDiffers8.99 kg502.3 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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