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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
Maximum currentKnown for one12 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelDiffers45 dB53 dB
Audible alarm(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers6.7 min5 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers23.9 min17 min
Design1 differ
Cable lengthDiffers1.83 m2.44 m
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
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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