Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC Smart-UPS RT 1500VA Rack Tower 120V vs APC Smart-UPS RT 6000VA

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 7identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Smart-UPS RT 6000VA has 4.5 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Smart-UPS RT 1500VA Rack Tower 120V (6 kVA vs 1.5 kVA). The APC Smart-UPS RT 6000VA has 3,150 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS RT 1500VA Rack Tower 120V (4200 W vs 1050 W). The APC Smart-UPS RT 6000VA has 10 dB more noise level than the APC Smart-UPS RT 1500VA Rack Tower 120V (55 dB vs 45 dB). Battery technology: Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA) on the APC Smart-UPS RT 1500VA Rack Tower 120V, Lead-Acid on the APC Smart-UPS RT 6000VA. Non-operating altitude: 0 - 15000 m on the APC Smart-UPS RT 1500VA Rack Tower 120V, 0 - 15240 m on the APC Smart-UPS RT 6000VA.

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS RT 1500VA Rack Tower 120V:1.5 kVA
    • Smart-UPS RT 6000VA:6 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS RT 1500VA Rack Tower 120V:1050 W
    • Smart-UPS RT 6000VA:4200 W
  • Noise level
    • Smart-UPS RT 1500VA Rack Tower 120V:45 dB
    • Smart-UPS RT 6000VA:55 dB
  • Battery technology
    • Smart-UPS RT 1500VA Rack Tower 120V:Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
    • Smart-UPS RT 6000VA:Lead-Acid
  • Battery recharge time
    • Smart-UPS RT 1500VA Rack Tower 120V:3 h
    • Smart-UPS RT 6000VA:2.5 h
  • Cable length
    • Smart-UPS RT 1500VA Rack Tower 120V:1.83 m
    • Smart-UPS RT 6000VA:3.05 m
  • Non-operating altitude
    • Smart-UPS RT 1500VA Rack Tower 120V:0 - 15000 m
    • Smart-UPS RT 6000VA:0 - 15240 m
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS RT 1500VA Rack Tower 120V:27.5 kg
    • Smart-UPS RT 6000VA:58.1 kg

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Comparison of Smart-UPS RT 1500VA Rack Tower 120V, Smart-UPS RT 6000VA
63 specifications
Features3 differ
UPS topologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDouble-conversion (Online)
Output power capacityDiffers1.5 kVA6 kVA
Output powerDiffers1050 W4200 W
WaveformKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSine
Input operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85 V
Input operation voltage (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source236 V
Input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Output voltage regulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5%
Surge energy ratingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 J
Heat dissipationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1780 BTU/h
EfficiencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90%
Crest factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3:1
Emergency Power Off (EPO)YesYes
Output voltage Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2%
Noise levelDiffers45 dB55 dB
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Audible alarm modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAlarm when on battery, Low battery alarm
Ports & interfacesidentical
AC outlet typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNEMA 5-20R, NEMA L6-30R, NEMA L14-30R
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNEMA L14-30P
AC outlets quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 AC outlet(s)
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
Network card slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Emergency Power Off (EPO) connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Lead-Acid
Number of batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 year(s)
Battery recharge timeDiffers3 h2.5 h
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAPCRBC140
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for one8.6 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for one22.2 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRackmount
Product colourBlackBlack
Rack capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3U
Cable lengthDiffers1.83 m3.05 m
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP20
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-15 - 45 °C-15 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 95%
Operating altitude0 - 3000 m0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitudeDiffers0 - 15000 m0 - 15240 m
Packaging contentidentical
Rack mount kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management card includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersBSMI,CSA,FCC Part 15 Class B,UL 1778, RoHS 7bCSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source432 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source660 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source130 mm
WeightDiffers27.5 kg58.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source980 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source603 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source347 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source72.3 kg
Other featuresidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneDB-9 RS-232, Smart-Slot, USBUnknown — not stated by the source
Output connectionsKnown for one6x NEMA 5-15RUnknown — not stated by the source
Input connection typeKnown for oneNEMA 5-15PUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one432 x 559 x 85 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Nominal input voltageKnown for one120 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Nominal output voltageKnown for one120 VUnknown — not stated by the source

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