Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC Smart -UPS 1500VA, 2U vs APC Symmetra LX8

15specifications compared
10differ
5identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Output power capacity
- Smart -UPS 1500VA, 2U:1.44 kVA
- Symmetra LX8:8 kVA
Output power
- Smart -UPS 1500VA, 2U:980 W
- Symmetra LX8:6400 W
Surge energy rating
- Smart -UPS 1500VA, 2U:459 J
- Symmetra LX8:360 J
Storage temperature (T-T)
- Smart -UPS 1500VA, 2U:-15 - 45 °C
- Symmetra LX8:-15 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- Smart -UPS 1500VA, 2U:0 - 95%
- Symmetra LX8:5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
- Smart -UPS 1500VA, 2U:0 - 95%
- Symmetra LX8:5 - 95%
Weight
- Smart -UPS 1500VA, 2U:28.6 kg
- Symmetra LX8:134.1 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- Smart -UPS 1500VA, 2U:483 x 457 x 89 mm
- Symmetra LX8:472 x 578 x 672 mm

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Comparison of Smart -UPS 1500VA, 2U, Symmetra LX8
33 specifications	A APC Smart -UPS 1500VA, 2U View product	B APC Symmetra LX8 View product
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers	1.44 kVA	8 kVA
Output powerDiffers	980 W	6400 W
Input frequencyKnown for one	60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Surge energy ratingDiffers	459 J	360 J
Audible alarm(s)	Yes	Yes
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for one	7.4 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for one	26.5 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge time	3 h	3 h
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for one	RBC24	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Cable lengthKnown for one	2.44 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-15 - 45 °C	-15 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 95%	5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 95%	5 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 15000 m
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	28.6 kg	134.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	31.9 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code	85078000	85078000
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	296.54
Other features3 differ
InterfaceKnown for one	DB-9 RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input connection typeKnown for one	NEMA 5-15R	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	483 x 457 x 89 mm	472 x 578 x 672 mm
Nominal input voltageDiffers	120 V	230 V
Nominal output voltageDiffers	120 V	230 V
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	594 x 603 x 251 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
FilteringKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Output voltage noteKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220/230/240
Ports & interfacesidentical
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1

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