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APC Smart-UPS 1440VA 980W vs APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower

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  • 11differ
  • 5identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower has 10.56 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Smart-UPS 1440VA 980W (12 kVA vs 1.44 kVA). The APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower has 8,620 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS 1440VA 980W (9600 W vs 980 W). The APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower has 17 dB more noise level than the APC Smart-UPS 1440VA 980W (62 dB vs 45 dB). Input frequency: 60 Hz on the APC Smart-UPS 1440VA 980W, 45/65 Hz on the APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower. Dimensions (WxDxH): 170 x 439 x 216 mm on the APC Smart-UPS 1440VA 980W, 483 x 726 x 937 mm on the APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower.

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS 1440VA 980W:1.44 kVA
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:12 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS 1440VA 980W:980 W
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:9600 W
  • Input frequency
    • Smart-UPS 1440VA 980W:60 Hz
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:45/65 Hz
  • Noise level
    • Smart-UPS 1440VA 980W:45 dB
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:62 dB
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Smart-UPS 1440VA 980W:6.7 min
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:6 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Smart-UPS 1440VA 980W:23.9 min
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:17.1 min
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS 1440VA 980W:2.4 kg
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:263.6 kg
  • Package weight
    • Smart-UPS 1440VA 980W:26.4 kg
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower:287.3 kg

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Comparison of Smart-UPS 1440VA 980W, SYA12K16P
35 specifications
Features4 differ
Output power capacityDiffers1.44 kVA12 kVA
Output powerDiffers980 W9600 W
Input operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source96 V
Input operation voltage (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source138 V
Input frequencyDiffers60 Hz45/65 Hz
Output operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 V
Output operation voltage (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 V
Emergency Power Off (EPO)YesYes
Noise levelDiffers45 dB62 dB
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Surge energy ratingKnown for one959 JUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers6.7 min6 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers23.9 min17.1 min
Battery recharge time3 h3 h
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSYBT5
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTower
Product colourBlackBlack
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg263.6 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePowerChute Network Shutdown v2.2.3
Package weightDiffers26.4 kg287.3 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Other features3 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs170 x 439 x 216 mm483 x 726 x 937 mm
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAIX, HP/UX, Linux, Mac OS X, Novell, Solaris, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Nominal input voltageDiffers120 V208 V
Nominal output voltageDiffers120 V208 V
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source599 x 997 x 1181 mm
Output connectionsKnown for one8 X NEMA 5-15RUnknown — not stated by the source
Input connection typeKnown for oneNEMA 5-15PUnknown — not stated by the source
Filtering descriptionKnown for one0.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Relative humidityKnown for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-15 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source

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