Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC Smart-UPS X 1000VA vs Vertiv PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 10identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS X 1000VA:1 kVA
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:1.5 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS X 1000VA:800 W
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:1350 W
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • Smart-UPS X 1000VA:230 V
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:159 V
  • Input frequency
    • Smart-UPS X 1000VA:50/60 Hz
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:45/65 Hz
  • Surge energy rating
    • Smart-UPS X 1000VA:600 J
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:570 J
  • Noise level
    • Smart-UPS X 1000VA:40 dB
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:45 dB
  • Power plug
    • Smart-UPS X 1000VA:C14 coupler
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:NEMA 5-15P
  • Battery recharge time
    • Smart-UPS X 1000VA:3 h
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:5 h

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Comparison of Smart-UPS X 1000VA, PS1500RT3-120
58 specifications
Features6 differ
UPS topologyLine-InteractiveLine-Interactive
Output power capacityDiffers1 kVA1.5 kVA
Output powerDiffers800 W1350 W
WaveformSineSine
Input operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 V
Input operation voltage (max)Differs230 V159 V
Input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz45/65 Hz
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Surge energy ratingDiffers600 J570 J
Output power factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.9
Emergency Power Off (EPO)YesYes
Noise levelDiffers40 dB45 dB
Surge protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Surge protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNetwork
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Audible alarm modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLow battery alarm, Overload alarm
Output operation voltage (max)Known for one230 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum currentKnown for one60 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Power plugDiffersC14 couplerNEMA 5-15P
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Emergency Power Off (EPO) connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC outlet typesKnown for oneNEMA 5–15R, C13 coupler, IEC JumpersUnknown — not stated by the source
AC outlets quantityKnown for one8 AC outlet(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 Ah
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Battery recharge timeDiffers3 h5 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Form factorRackmount/TowerRackmount/Tower
Product colourBlackBlack
Rack capacity2U2U
Cable lengthDiffers1.83 m3 m
LED indicatorsYesYes
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 45 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-15 - 45 °C-15 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 95%0 - 90%
Operating altitude0 - 3000 m0 - 3000 m
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Rack mount kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB cable
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
CertificationDiffersCE, EN/IEC 62040-1, EN/IEC 62040-2, RCM, VDEANSI C62.41 CatA Lev3 (surges) IEC61000-4-2 IEC61000-4-5 IEC61000-4-3 IEC61000-4-4 FCC Part 15, Class A IEC61000-4-6 IEC61000-3-2 UL 497 B ISTA Procedure 1A
Safety regulation & standardsidentical
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL 1778, c-UL Listed
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers432 mm440 mm
DepthDiffers490 mm412 mm
HeightDiffers89 mm88 mm
WeightDiffers22.9 kg21 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Software CDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source560 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source595 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source228 mm
Package weightDiffers27.3 kg25 kg
Other features1 differ
Battery typeDiffersRBC116Valve-Regulated, Nonspillable, Lead Acid
Packaging contentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-Language User Manual on CD Liebert MultiLink Software and User Manual Contact Closure (ML9P9S) Cable USB Cable Tower Stands Mounting Hardware Rack-Mount Handles Fixed Mounting Rails EPO Connector
InterfaceKnown for oneSmartSlot,USBUnknown — 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
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one246 x 620 x 589 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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