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

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  • 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
Features4 differ
Output power capacityDiffers1.44 kVA0.42 kVA
Output powerDiffers980 W260 W
Surge energy ratingDiffers480 J320 J
Emergency Power Off (EPO)DiffersYesNo
Input frequencyKnown for one47/63 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Number of output IEC jumpersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AC outlet typesKnown for oneNEMA 5–15P, NEMA 5–15RUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers6.7 min5.5 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers23.9 min13.5 min
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers24.1 kg9.09 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85078000
Other features2 differ
Output connectionsDiffers- (8) IEC 320 C13 - (2) IEC Jumpers- (1) IEC 320 C13 - (3) IEC 320 C13
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs170 x 439 x 216 mm119 x 368 x 168 mm
Suitable for use in country/locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUnited States
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- DB-9 - RS-232
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for oneMini TowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source

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