Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA vs APC Symmetra 16kVA

21specifications compared
12differ
9identical
9known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Symmetra 16kVA has 13 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA (16 kVA vs 3 kVA). The APC Symmetra 16kVA has 8,950 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA (11200 W vs 2250 W). The APC Symmetra 16kVA has 390 kg more weight than the APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA (418.6 kg vs 28.6 kg). Certification: C-tick,CE,EN 50091-1,EN 50091-2,GOST,VDE on the APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA, CSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778 on the APC Symmetra 16kVA. Interface: DB-9 RS-232,SmartSlot on the APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA, DB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot on the APC Symmetra 16kVA.

Output power capacity
- Smart-UPS XL 3000VA:3 kVA
- Symmetra 16kVA:16 kVA
Output power
- Smart-UPS XL 3000VA:2250 W
- Symmetra 16kVA:11200 W
Weight
- Smart-UPS XL 3000VA:28.6 kg
- Symmetra 16kVA:418.6 kg
Package weight
- Smart-UPS XL 3000VA:33.6 kg
- Symmetra 16kVA:477.7 kg
Interface
- Smart-UPS XL 3000VA:DB-9 RS-232,SmartSlot
- Symmetra 16kVA:DB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot
Input connection type
- Smart-UPS XL 3000VA:IEC-320 C20
- Symmetra 16kVA:Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- Smart-UPS XL 3000VA:196 x 546 x 432 mm
- Symmetra 16kVA:610 x 686 x 1321 mm
Nominal input voltage
- Smart-UPS XL 3000VA:230 V
- Symmetra 16kVA:208 V

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of Smart-UPS XL 3000VA, Symmetra 16kVA
30 specifications	A APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA View product	B APC Symmetra 16kVA View product
Features2 differ
Output power capacityDiffers	3 kVA	16 kVA
Output powerDiffers	2250 W	11200 W
Surge energy ratingKnown for one	480 J	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one	53 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Number of output IEC jumpersKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for one	RBC11	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 h
Hot-swap batteryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	C-tick,CE,EN 50091-1,EN 50091-2,GOST,VDE	CSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	28.6 kg	418.6 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers	33.6 kg	477.7 kg
Other features7 differ
InterfaceDiffers	DB-9 RS-232,SmartSlot	DB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot
Output connectionsDiffers	(8) IEC 320 C13 (1) IEC 320 C19	1x Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G) 1x Hard Wire 4-wire (2PH + N +G)
Input connection typeDiffers	IEC-320 C20	Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	196 x 546 x 432 mm	610 x 686 x 1321 mm
Nominal input voltageDiffers	230 V	208 V
Nominal output voltageKnown for one	230 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output voltage noteDiffers	220:230/240 V	Configurable for 120/208 or 120/240 output voltage
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	381 x 762 x 559 mm	838 x 737 x 1575 mm
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SYBATT

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More uninterruptible power supplies (upss) comparisons

All uninterruptible power supplies (upss) comparisons