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APC Smart-UPS 1500VA USB vs APC Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 7identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible has 1.8 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Smart-UPS 1500VA USB (3 kVA vs 1.2 kVA). The APC Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible has 1,720 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS 1500VA USB (2700 W vs 980 W). The APC Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible has 8 dB more noise level than the APC Smart-UPS 1500VA USB (53 dB vs 45 dB). Interface: DB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot, USB on the APC Smart-UPS 1500VA USB, DB-9 RS-232, Smart-Slot on the APC Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible. Output connections: 8x NEMA 5-15R on the APC Smart-UPS 1500VA USB, 9x NEMA 5-15R 2x NEMA 5-20R on the APC Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible.

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB:1.2 kVA
    • Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible:3 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB:980 W
    • Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible:2700 W
  • Noise level
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB:45 dB
    • Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible:53 dB
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB:6.7 min
    • Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible:5 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB:23.9 min
    • Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible:17 min
  • Cable length
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB:1.83 m
    • Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible:2.44 m
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB:25 kg
    • Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible:63.6 kg
  • Interface
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB:DB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot, USB
    • Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible:DB-9 RS-232, Smart-Slot

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Comparison of Smart-UPS 1500VA USB, Smart-UPS XL, 3000VA, 120V, Tower/Rack Convertible
26 specifications
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers1.2 kVA3 kVA
Output powerDiffers980 W2700 W
Input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Maximum currentKnown for one12 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Emergency Power Off (EPO)YesYes
Noise levelDiffers45 dB53 dB
Audible alarm(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers6.7 min5 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers23.9 min17 min
Battery recharge time3 h3 h
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Cable lengthDiffers1.83 m2.44 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
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersUL 1778,VCCI, RoHS 7bCSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778, RoHS 7b Exemption
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers25 kg63.6 kg
Other features5 differ
InterfaceDiffersDB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot, USBDB-9 RS-232, Smart-Slot
Output connectionsDiffers8x NEMA 5-15R9x NEMA 5-15R 2x NEMA 5-20R
Input connection typeDiffersNEMA 5-15PNEMA L5-30P
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs170 x 439 x 216 mm221 x 495 x 444 mm
Nominal input voltageDiffers100 V120 V
Nominal output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 V

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