Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC Smart-UPS 1500VA vs APC Smart UPS SC 420VA 120V

14specifications compared
9differ
5identical
9known for one product only

Key differences

Output power capacity
- Smart-UPS 1500VA:1.44 kVA
- Smart UPS SC 420VA 120V:0.42 kVA
Output power
- Smart-UPS 1500VA:980 W
- Smart UPS SC 420VA 120V:260 W
Surge energy rating
- Smart-UPS 1500VA:480 J
- Smart UPS SC 420VA 120V:320 J
Emergency Power Off (EPO)
- Smart-UPS 1500VA:Yes
- Smart UPS SC 420VA 120V:No
Typical backup time at full load
- Smart-UPS 1500VA:6.7 min
- Smart UPS SC 420VA 120V:5.5 min
Typical backup time at half load
- Smart-UPS 1500VA:23.9 min
- Smart UPS SC 420VA 120V:13.5 min
Weight
- Smart-UPS 1500VA:24.1 kg
- Smart UPS SC 420VA 120V:9.09 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- Smart-UPS 1500VA:170 x 439 x 216 mm
- Smart UPS SC 420VA 120V:119 x 368 x 168 mm

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Comparison of Smart-UPS 1500VA, Smart UPS SC 420VA 120V
23 specifications	A APC Smart-UPS 1500VA View product	B APC Smart UPS SC 420VA 120V View product
Features4 differ
Output power capacityDiffers	1.44 kVA	0.42 kVA
Output powerDiffers	980 W	260 W
Surge energy ratingDiffers	480 J	320 J
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Differs	Yes	No
Audible alarm(s)	Yes	Yes
Input frequencyKnown for one	47/63 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Number of output IEC jumpersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AC outlet typesKnown for one	NEMA 5–15P, NEMA 5–15R	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)	Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers	6.7 min	5.5 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers	23.9 min	13.5 min
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	24.1 kg	9.09 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85078000
Other features2 differ
Output connectionsDiffers	- (8) IEC 320 C13 - (2) IEC Jumpers	- (1) IEC 320 C13 - (3) IEC 320 C13
Input connection type	IEC-320 C14	IEC-320 C14
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	170 x 439 x 216 mm	119 x 368 x 168 mm
Nominal input voltage	120 V	120 V
Nominal output voltage	120 V	120 V
Suitable for use in country/locationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	United States
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	- DB-9 - RS-232
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for one	Mini Tower	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source

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