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APC Smart-UPS C 1500VA 2U LCD 120V vs APC Smart-UPS RT + 3Y

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 12identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS C 1500VA 2U LCD 120V:1.5 kVA
    • Smart-UPS RT + 3Y:10 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS C 1500VA 2U LCD 120V:900 W
    • Smart-UPS RT + 3Y:8000 W
  • Input operation voltage (min)
    • Smart-UPS C 1500VA 2U LCD 120V:85 V
    • Smart-UPS RT + 3Y:160 V
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • Smart-UPS C 1500VA 2U LCD 120V:136 V
    • Smart-UPS RT + 3Y:280 V
  • Output operation voltage (max)
    • Smart-UPS C 1500VA 2U LCD 120V:120 V
    • Smart-UPS RT + 3Y:240 V
  • Surge energy rating
    • Smart-UPS C 1500VA 2U LCD 120V:455 J
    • Smart-UPS RT + 3Y:1265 J
  • Efficiency
    • Smart-UPS C 1500VA 2U LCD 120V:97.4%
    • Smart-UPS RT + 3Y:92%
  • Noise level
    • Smart-UPS C 1500VA 2U LCD 120V:46 dB
    • Smart-UPS RT + 3Y:55 dB

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Comparison of Smart-UPS C 1500VA 2U LCD 120V, Smart-UPS RT + 3Y
58 specifications
Features8 differ
UPS topologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDouble-conversion (Online)
Output power capacityDiffers1.5 kVA10 kVA
Output powerDiffers900 W8000 W
WaveformKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSine
Input operation voltage (min)Differs85 V160 V
Input operation voltage (max)Differs136 V280 V
Input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 V
Output operation voltage (max)Differs120 V240 V
Output frequency regulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 Hz
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Surge energy ratingDiffers455 J1265 J
EfficiencyDiffers97.4%92%
Crest factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3:1
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Output voltage Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3%
Input current Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7%
Noise levelDiffers46 dB55 dB
Surge protectionYesYes
Audible alarm(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audible alarm modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBattery replacement
Ports & interfaces2 differ
AC outlet typesDiffersNEMA 5–15RC13 coupler, C19 coupler
AC outlets quantityDiffers6 AC outlet(s)9 AC outlet(s)
Number of output IEC jumpersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Battery recharge timeDiffers3 h2.2 h
Design2 differ
Form factorDiffersRackmountRackmount/Tower
Product colourBlackBlack
Rack capacityDiffers2U6U
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP20
Cable lengthKnown for one2.44 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Display typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — 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
Non-operating altitude0 - 15000 m0 - 15000 m
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
CertificationDiffersCSA, NOM, UL 1778, REACHREACH, C-tick, CE, EN 50091-1, EN 50091-3
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width432 mm432 mm
DepthDiffers475 mm736 mm
HeightDiffers89 mm263 mm
WeightDiffers27.8 kg110.9 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source597 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source991 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source552 mm
Package weightDiffers30.9 kg129.1 kg
Other features1 differ
Battery typeDiffersAPCRBC132RBC44
Nominal input voltageKnown for one120 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Nominal output voltageKnown for one120 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one594 x 603 x 251 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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