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APC Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V vs APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower (5U)

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  • 11differ
  • 2identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower (5U) has 1.5 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V (3 kVA vs 1.5 kVA). The APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower (5U) has 1,835 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V (2700 W vs 865 W). The APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower (5U) has 35 J more surge energy rating than the APC Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V (480 J vs 445 J). Output connections: (6) NEMA 5-15R on the APC Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V, - (8) 320 C13 - (1) 320 C19 on the APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower (5U). Input connection type: NEMA 5-15P on the APC Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V, IEC-320 C20 on the APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower (5U).

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V:1.5 kVA
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower (5U):3 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V:865 W
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower (5U):2700 W
  • Surge energy rating
    • Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V:445 J
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower (5U):480 J
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V:7.6 min
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower (5U):5.5 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V:20.9 min
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower (5U):13.6 min
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V:21.4 kg
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower (5U):55 kg
  • Output connections
    • Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V:(6) NEMA 5-15R
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower (5U):- (8) 320 C13 - (1) 320 C19
  • Input connection type
    • Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V:NEMA 5-15P
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower (5U):IEC-320 C20

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Comparison of Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V, Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 230V Tower (5U)
25 specifications
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers1.5 kVA3 kVA
Output powerDiffers865 W2700 W
Surge energy ratingDiffers445 J480 J
Noise levelKnown for one45 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers7.6 min5.5 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers20.9 min13.6 min
Battery recharge timeKnown for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Cable lengthKnown for one1.83 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-5 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 15000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL ListedUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers21.4 kg55 kg
Other features5 differ
Output connectionsDiffers(6) NEMA 5-15R- (8) 320 C13 - (1) 320 C19
Input connection typeDiffersNEMA 5-15PIEC-320 C20
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs432 x 463 x 89 mm196 x 503 x 432 mm
Nominal input voltageDiffers120 V230 V
Nominal output voltageDiffers120 V230 V
Output voltage noteKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220: 230 / 240

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