Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC SCL500RM1UCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA vs CyberPower CP1500EIPFCRM1U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA

30specifications compared
18differ
12identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Output power capacity
- SCL500RM1UCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:0.5 kVA
- CP1500EIPFCRM1U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:1.5 kVA
Output power
- SCL500RM1UCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:400 W
- CP1500EIPFCRM1U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:900 W
Waveform
- SCL500RM1UCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:Sine
- CP1500EIPFCRM1U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:Pure sine
Surge energy rating
- SCL500RM1UCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:680 J
- CP1500EIPFCRM1U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:450 J
AC outlet types
- SCL500RM1UCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:NEMA 5-15R
- CP1500EIPFCRM1U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:C13 coupler
AC outlets quantity
- SCL500RM1UCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:4 AC outlet(s)
- CP1500EIPFCRM1U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:6 AC outlet(s)
Battery technology
- SCL500RM1UCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
- CP1500EIPFCRM1U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Product colour
- SCL500RM1UCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA:Black
- CP1500EIPFCRM1U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:Black, Silver

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Comparison of SCL500RM1UCUS, CP1500EIPFCRM1U
71 specifications	A APC SCL500RM1UCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.5 kVA Model SCL500RM1UCUS View product	B CyberPower CP1500EIPFCRM1U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA Model CP1500EIPFCRM1U View product
Features4 differ
UPS topology	Line-Interactive	Line-Interactive
Output power capacityDiffers	0.5 kVA	1.5 kVA
Output powerDiffers	400 W	900 W
WaveformDiffers	Sine	Pure sine
Input operation voltage (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	165 V
Input operation voltage (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	271 V
Input frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Output frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Output frequency regulationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 Hz
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 A
Surge energy ratingDiffers	680 J	450 J
Response timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 ms
Heat dissipationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30.7 BTU/h
Number of input phasesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of output phasesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6
Power Factor Correction (PFC) typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Active
Surge protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audible alarm(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audible alarm modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Alarm when on battery, Fault, Low battery alarm, Overload alarm
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Socket circuit breakerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Output voltage Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	5%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one	55 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
AC outlet typesDiffers	NEMA 5-15R	C13 coupler
Power plugKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C14 coupler
AC outlets quantityDiffers	4 AC outlet(s)	6 AC outlet(s)
Serial interface	Yes	Yes
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartConnect portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 min
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.3 min
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 h
Hot-swap batteryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rechargeable batteryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery life (max)Known for one	10 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Form factor	Rackmount	Rackmount
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Metal
Cable lengthDiffers	1.8 m	1.83 m
Display type	LCD	LCD
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 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 altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitudeDiffers	0 - 7620 m	0 - 15000 m
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	USB cable	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	cULus	CE, RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	432 mm	433 mm
DepthDiffers	232 mm	388.7 mm
Height	44 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	4.18 kg	15 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	337 mm	530 mm
Package depthDiffers	590 mm	494 mm
Package heightDiffers	168 mm	158 mm
Package weightDiffers	6 kg	17.1 kg
Other featuresidentical
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RBP0019
Nominal input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220-240 V
Nominal output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 V
Overload protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Battery includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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