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APC Smart-UPS 1500VA USB vs APC Smart-UPS RT 5kVA

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 6identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB:1.2 kVA
    • Smart-UPS RT 5kVA:5 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB:980 W
    • Smart-UPS RT 5kVA:3500 W
  • Battery recharge time
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB:3 h
    • Smart-UPS RT 5kVA:2.50 h
  • Cable length
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB:1.83 m
    • Smart-UPS RT 5kVA:3.05 m
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB:25 kg
    • Smart-UPS RT 5kVA:111.4 kg
  • Interface
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB:DB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot, USB
    • Smart-UPS RT 5kVA:DB-25 RS-232, Smart-Slot
  • Input connection type
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB:NEMA 5-15P
    • Smart-UPS RT 5kVA:NEMA L6-30P
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB:170 x 439 x 216 mm
    • Smart-UPS RT 5kVA:259 x 660 x 432 mm

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Comparison of Smart-UPS 1500VA USB, Smart-UPS RT 5kVA
29 specifications
Features2 differ
Output power capacityDiffers1.2 kVA5 kVA
Output powerDiffers980 W3500 W
Input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Maximum currentKnown for one12 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Emergency Power Off (EPO)YesYes
Noise levelKnown for one45 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Surge energy ratingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 J
Audible alarm(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for one6.7 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for one23.9 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeDiffers3 h2.50 h
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Cable lengthDiffers1.83 m3.05 m
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-15 - 45 °C-15 - 45 °C
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 15000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 95%
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersUL 1778,VCCI, RoHS 7bCSA, FCC Part 15 Class A, UL 1778
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers25 kg111.4 kg
Other features5 differ
InterfaceDiffersDB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot, USBDB-25 RS-232, Smart-Slot
Output connectionsDiffers8x NEMA 5-15R8x NEMA 5-20R 1x NEMA L14-30R 4x NEMA L6-20R 2x NEMA L6-30R
Input connection typeDiffersNEMA 5-15PNEMA L6-30P
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs170 x 439 x 216 mm259 x 660 x 432 mm
Nominal input voltageDiffers100 V208 V
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRBC44

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