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APC Smart-UPS X 3000VA vs Vertiv PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 13identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS X 3000VA:3 kVA
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:1.5 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS X 3000VA:2700 W
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:1350 W
  • Input operation voltage (min)
    • Smart-UPS X 3000VA:100 V
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:83 V
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • Smart-UPS X 3000VA:127 V
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:159 V
  • Input frequency
    • Smart-UPS X 3000VA:50/60 Hz
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:45/65 Hz
  • Surge energy rating
    • Smart-UPS X 3000VA:540 J
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:570 J
  • Noise level
    • Smart-UPS X 3000VA:55 dB
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:45 dB
  • Battery recharge time
    • Smart-UPS X 3000VA:3 h
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:5 h

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Comparison of Smart-UPS X 3000VA, PS1500RT3-120
67 specifications
Features8 differ
UPS topologyLine-InteractiveLine-Interactive
Output power capacityDiffers3 kVA1.5 kVA
Output powerDiffers2700 W1350 W
WaveformSineSine
Input operation voltage (min)Differs100 V83 V
Input operation voltage (max)Differs127 V159 V
Input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz45/65 Hz
Output operation voltage (min)Known for one100 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output operation voltage (max)Known for one127 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Surge energy ratingDiffers540 J570 J
Heat dissipationKnown for one276 BTU/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of output phasesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
EfficiencyKnown for one98%Unknown — not stated by the source
Output voltage Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one5%Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelDiffers55 dB45 dB
Surge protectionYesYes
Surge protection featuresNetworkNetwork
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Audible alarm modesDiffersAlarm when on battery, Low battery alarmLow battery alarm, Overload alarm
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Output power factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.9
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
AC outlet typesKnown for oneNEMA 5–15R, NEMA 5–20R, NEMA L5-30RUnknown — not stated by the source
AC outlets quantityKnown for one7 AC outlet(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portYesYes
Serial interfaceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartSlotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNEMA 5-15P
Emergency Power Off (EPO) connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLead-AcidUnknown — not stated by the source
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for one6.15 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeDiffers3 h5 h
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 Ah
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Design1 differ
Form factorRackmount/TowerRackmount/Tower
Product colourBlackBlack
Rack capacity2U2U
Cable lengthDiffers2.4 m3 m
Control typeKnown for oneButtonsUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsYesYes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-15 - 45 °C-15 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 95%0 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitude0 - 3000 m0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 15240 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
CertificationDiffersBSMI,CSA,EN 50091-2,EN 55022 A,FCC 15 A,NOM,TUV,UL 1778,VCCI AANSI 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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers432 mm440 mm
DepthDiffers667 mm412 mm
HeightDiffers85 mm88 mm
WeightDiffers38.5 kg21 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers869 mm560 mm
Package depthDiffers596 mm595 mm
Package heightDiffers243 mm228 mm
Package weightDiffers45.4 kg25 kg
Software CDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Known for oneEAR99Unknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one8504.40Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Battery typeDiffersRBC117Valve-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
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
Safety regulation & standardsidentical
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL 1778, c-UL Listed

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