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APC Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA vs CyberPower CP1200AVR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 4identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA has 0.24 kVA more output power capacity than the CyberPower CP1200AVR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA (1.44 kVA vs 1.2 kVA). The APC Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA has 260 W more output power than the CyberPower CP1200AVR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA (980 W vs 720 W). The APC Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA has 4.4 min more typical backup time at full load than the CyberPower CP1200AVR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA (7.4 min vs 3 min). Input frequency: 50/60 Hz on the APC Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA, 60 Hz on the CyberPower CP1200AVR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA. Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 40 °C on the APC Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA, -20 - 46 °C on the CyberPower CP1200AVR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA.

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA:1.44 kVA
    • CP1200AVR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA:1.2 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA:980 W
    • CP1200AVR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA:720 W
  • Input frequency
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA:50/60 Hz
    • CP1200AVR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA:60 Hz
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA:7.4 min
    • CP1200AVR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA:3 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA:26.5 min
    • CP1200AVR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA:12 min
  • Battery recharge time
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA:3 h
    • CP1200AVR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA:16 h
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA:0 - 40 °C
    • CP1200AVR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA:-20 - 46 °C
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA:28.6 kg
    • CP1200AVR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA:11.3 kg

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Comparison of Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial RM 2U 120V NAFTA, CP1200AVR
38 specifications
Features3 differ
UPS topologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLine-Interactive
Output power capacityDiffers1.44 kVA1.2 kVA
Output powerDiffers980 W720 W
Input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz60 Hz
Surge energy ratingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080 J
Response timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 ms
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one46 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Battery3 differ
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers7.4 min3 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers26.5 min12 min
Battery recharge timeDiffers3 h16 h
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBB - BP8-12
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTower
Product colourBlackBlack
Cable lengthKnown for one2.44 mUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C-20 - 46 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-15 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 15000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersCSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778UL1778, cUL 107.1, FCC DOC Class B
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers28.6 kg11.3 kg
Other features1 differ
Input connection typeNEMA 5-15PNEMA 5-15P
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs432 x 457 x 89 mm101.6 x 336.55 x 247.65 mm
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-4 - 115 °F
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 x 336.6 x 247.7 mm (4 x 13.2 x 9.75")
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.3 kg (25 lbs)
InterfaceKnown for oneDB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot, USBUnknown — not stated by the source
Output connectionsKnown for one6x NEMA 5-15RUnknown — not stated by the source
Nominal input voltageKnown for one120 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Nominal output voltageKnown for one120 VUnknown — not stated by the source

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