Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC SMC1500C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA vs APC SMT3000C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 23identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power capacity
    • SMC1500C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA:1.44 kVA
    • SMT3000C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA:2.88 kVA
  • Output power
    • SMC1500C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA:900 W
    • SMT3000C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA:2700 W
  • Input operation voltage (min)
    • SMC1500C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA:85 V
    • SMT3000C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA:75 V
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • SMC1500C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA:136 V
    • SMT3000C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA:154 V
  • Output operation voltage (max)
    • SMC1500C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA:127 V
    • SMT3000C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA:120 V
  • Surge energy rating
    • SMC1500C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA:680 J
    • SMT3000C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA:530 J
  • AC outlet types
    • SMC1500C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA:NEMA 5-15R
    • SMT3000C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA:NEMA 5-15R, NEMA 5–20R
  • Power plug
    • SMC1500C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA:NEMA 5-15P
    • SMT3000C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA:NEMA L5-30P

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Comparison of SMC1500C, SMT3000C
60 specifications
Features7 differ
UPS topologyLine-InteractiveLine-Interactive
Output power capacityDiffers1.44 kVA2.88 kVA
Output powerDiffers900 W2700 W
WaveformSineSine
Input operation voltage (min)Differs85 V75 V
Input operation voltage (max)Differs136 V154 V
Input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output operation voltage (min)Known for one110 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output operation voltage (max)Differs127 V120 V
Output frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Surge energy ratingDiffers680 J530 J
Hold time (max)Known for one10 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Hold time (min)Known for one6 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltage Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)5%5%
EMI/RFI noise filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level45 dB45 dB
Surge protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Audible alarm modesDiffersLow battery alarmAlarm when on battery, Low battery alarm
Auto-restartKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
AC outlet typesDiffersNEMA 5-15RNEMA 5-15R, NEMA 5–20R
Power plugDiffersNEMA 5-15PNEMA L5-30P
AC outlets quantityDiffers8 AC outlet(s)10 AC outlet(s)
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SmartSlotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Battery life (max)5 year(s)5 year(s)
Battery recharge time3 h3 h
Hot-swap batteryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cold startKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Replacement battery cartridgeDiffersRBC6RBC55
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Designidentical
Form factorTowerTower
Product colourBlackBlack
Cable length1.83 m1.83 m
Display typeLCDLCD
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-15 - 45 °C-15 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 95%
Operating altitude0 - 3000 m0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitude0 - 15000 m0 - 15000 m
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
CertificationDiffersCSA, CSA C22.2 No. 107.1, ENERGY STAR V1.0 (USA), FCC 15 B, ICES-003, UL 1778CSA, FCC, UL, REACH, PEP, EOLI
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers171 mm196 mm
DepthDiffers439 mm544 mm
HeightDiffers219 mm432 mm
WeightDiffers20.1 kg52.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers330 mm381 mm
Package depthDiffers590 mm762 mm
Package heightDiffers330 mm559 mm
Package weightDiffers22.6 kg60.9 kg
Resource CDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software CDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics data1 differ
Products per palletDiffers12 pc(s)9 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Output voltageKnown for one120 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232, USB cable

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