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APC Smart-UPS 5000VA UPS vs APC Symmetra LX 8kVA UPS

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 10identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS 5000VA UPS:4.5 kVA
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA UPS:8 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS 5000VA UPS:3375 W
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA UPS:6400 W
  • Noise level
    • Smart-UPS 5000VA UPS:53 dB
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA UPS:62 dB
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Smart-UPS 5000VA UPS:6.4 min
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA UPS:5.9 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Smart-UPS 5000VA UPS:22.7 min
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA UPS:17 min
  • Battery recharge time
    • Smart-UPS 5000VA UPS:6 h
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA UPS:3 h
  • Replacement battery cartridge
    • Smart-UPS 5000VA UPS:RBC12
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA UPS:SYBT5
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS 5000VA UPS:147.7 kg
    • Symmetra LX 8kVA UPS:201.8 kg

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Comparison of Smart-UPS 5000VA UPS, Symmetra LX 8kVA UPS
25 specifications
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers4.5 kVA8 kVA
Output powerDiffers3375 W6400 W
Surge energy ratingKnown for one1020 JUnknown — not stated by the source
Emergency Power Off (EPO)YesYes
Noise levelDiffers53 dB62 dB
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Battery4 differ
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers6.4 min5.9 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers22.7 min17 min
Battery recharge timeDiffers6 h3 h
Replacement battery cartridgeDiffersRBC12SYBT5
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBeigeUnknown — 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 relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 95%
Operating altitude0 - 3000 m0 - 3000 m
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers147.7 kg201.8 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers163.64 g229.55 g
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs445 x 665 x 528 mm483 x 726 x 602 mm
Nominal input voltage208 V208 V
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs610 x 762 x 635 mm599 x 997 x 914 mm
Communication options, slotSmartSlotSmartSlot
Output voltage noteKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source208 - 240
Communication options, cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAP9619

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