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APC Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA vs APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V

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  • 13differ
  • 9identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V has 1.56 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA (3 kVA vs 1.44 kVA). The APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V has 1,120 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA (2100 W vs 980 W). The APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V has 9 dB more noise level than the APC Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA (55 dB vs 46 dB). Interface: DB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot, USB on the APC Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA, Smart-Slot on the APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V. Output connections: 6x NEMA 5-15R on the APC Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA, 2x NEMA L6-20R 2x NEMA L6-30R on the APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V.

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA:1.44 kVA
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V:3 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA:980 W
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V:2100 W
  • Noise level
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA:46 dB
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V:55 dB
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA:7.4 min
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V:14.1 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA:26.5 min
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V:33.9 min
  • Battery recharge time
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA:3 h
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V:2.50 h
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA:28.6 kg
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V:54.5 kg
  • Interface
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA:DB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot, USB
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V:Smart-Slot

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Comparison of Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA, Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V
27 specifications
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers1.44 kVA3 kVA
Output powerDiffers980 W2100 W
Noise levelDiffers46 dB55 dB
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers7.4 min14.1 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers26.5 min33.9 min
Battery recharge timeDiffers3 h2.50 h
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one2.44 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers28.6 kg54.5 kg
Other features6 differ
InterfaceDiffersDB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot, USBSmart-Slot
Output connectionsDiffers6x NEMA 5-15R2x NEMA L6-20R 2x NEMA L6-30R
Input connection typeDiffersNEMA 5-15PNEMA L6-30P
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs432 x 457 x 89 mm130 x 660 x 432 mm
Nominal input voltageDiffers120 V208 V
Nominal output voltageDiffers120 V208 V
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLead-Acid
Output voltage noteKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceConfigurable for 208 or 240 nominal output voltage

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