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APC Smart-UPS VT 15kVA UPS vs APC Symmetra 8kVA

16specifications compared
10differ
6identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Smart-UPS VT 15kVA UPS has 7 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Symmetra 8kVA (15 kVA vs 8 kVA). The APC Smart-UPS VT 15kVA UPS has 6,400 W more output power than the APC Symmetra 8kVA (12000 W vs 5600 W). The APC Smart-UPS VT 15kVA UPS has 2.5 h more battery recharge time than the APC Symmetra 8kVA (5 h vs 2.50 h). Storage temperature (T-T): -50 - 40 °C on the APC Smart-UPS VT 15kVA UPS, -15 - 45 °C on the APC Symmetra 8kVA. Interface: 1 on the APC Smart-UPS VT 15kVA UPS, DB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot on the APC Symmetra 8kVA.

Output power capacity
- Smart-UPS VT 15kVA UPS:15 kVA
- Symmetra 8kVA:8 kVA
Output power
- Smart-UPS VT 15kVA UPS:12000 W
- Symmetra 8kVA:5600 W
Battery recharge time
- Smart-UPS VT 15kVA UPS:5 h
- Symmetra 8kVA:2.50 h
Storage temperature (T-T)
- Smart-UPS VT 15kVA UPS:-50 - 40 °C
- Symmetra 8kVA:-15 - 45 °C
Weight
- Smart-UPS VT 15kVA UPS:599.1 kg
- Symmetra 8kVA:345 kg
Package weight
- Smart-UPS VT 15kVA UPS:630 kg
- Symmetra 8kVA:390 kg
Interface
- Smart-UPS VT 15kVA UPS:1
- Symmetra 8kVA:DB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- Smart-UPS VT 15kVA UPS:523 x 925 x 1499 mm
- Symmetra 8kVA:610 x 686 x 1321 mm

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Comparison of Smart-UPS VT 15kVA UPS, Symmetra 8kVA
30 specifications	A APC Smart-UPS VT 15kVA UPS View product	B APC Symmetra 8kVA View product
Features2 differ
Output power capacityDiffers	15 kVA	8 kVA
Output powerDiffers	12000 W	5600 W
Noise levelKnown for one	54 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for one	27 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for one	65.5 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeDiffers	5 h	2.50 h
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for one	SYBT4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Hot-swap batteryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-50 - 40 °C	-15 - 45 °C
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 15000 m
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	599.1 kg	345 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers	630 kg	390 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features4 differ
Battery typeKnown for one	VRLA	Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceDiffers	1	DB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot
Output connectionsDiffers	1 x Hard Wire 5-wire (3PH + N + G) 1 x Screw Terminals	1x Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G) 1x Hard Wire 4-wire (2PH + N +G) 4x NEMA 5-15R 3x NEMA L14-30R 3x NEMA L6-30R
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	523 x 925 x 1499 mm	610 x 686 x 1321 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	630 x 1062 x 1643 mm	838 x 737 x 1575 mm
Input connection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G)
Output voltage noteKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Configurable for 120/208 or 120/240 output voltage
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778

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