Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC SMC1500C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA vs CyberPower CP550EPFCLCD uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.55 kVA

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 11identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power capacity
    • SMC1500C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA:1.44 kVA
    • CP550EPFCLCD uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.55 kVA:0.55 kVA
  • Output power
    • SMC1500C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA:900 W
    • CP550EPFCLCD uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.55 kVA:350 W
  • Input operation voltage (min)
    • SMC1500C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA:85 V
    • CP550EPFCLCD uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.55 kVA:170 V
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • SMC1500C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA:136 V
    • CP550EPFCLCD uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.55 kVA:270 V
  • Output operation voltage (min)
    • SMC1500C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA:110 V
    • CP550EPFCLCD uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.55 kVA:203 V
  • Output operation voltage (max)
    • SMC1500C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA:127 V
    • CP550EPFCLCD uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.55 kVA:230 V
  • Surge energy rating
    • SMC1500C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA:680 J
    • CP550EPFCLCD uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.55 kVA:405 J
  • Noise level
    • SMC1500C uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.44 kVA:45 dB
    • CP550EPFCLCD uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 0.55 kVA:35 dB

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Comparison of SMC1500C, CP550EPFCLCD
70 specifications
Features9 differ
UPS topologyLine-InteractiveLine-Interactive
Output power capacityDiffers1.44 kVA0.55 kVA
Output powerDiffers900 W350 W
WaveformSineSine
Input operation voltage (min)Differs85 V170 V
Input operation voltage (max)Differs136 V270 V
Input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output operation voltage (min)Differs110 V203 V
Output operation voltage (max)Differs127 V230 V
Output frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Surge energy ratingDiffers680 J405 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)Known for one5%Unknown — not stated by the source
EMI/RFI noise filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelDiffers45 dB35 dB
Surge protectionYesYes
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Audible alarm modesDiffersLow battery alarmAlarm when on battery, Low battery alarm, Overload alarm
Auto-restartYesYes
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Response timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 ms
Heat dissipationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 BTU/h
EfficiencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source98.5%
Power protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOver voltage, Overload, Under voltage
Ports & interfaces2 differ
AC outlet typesKnown for oneNEMA 5-15RUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plugDiffersNEMA 5-15PC14 coupler
AC outlets quantityDiffers8 AC outlet(s)6 AC outlet(s)
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Battery1 differ
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Battery life (max)Known for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeDiffers3 h8 h
Hot-swap batteryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cold startKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for oneRBC6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 Ah
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Automatic battery testKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Form factorDiffersTowerMini Tower
Product colourBlackBlack
Cable lengthKnown for one1.83 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Display typeLCDLCD
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceButtons
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStatus
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-15 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 15000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersRoHSCE, EAC, RCM, RoHS
CertificationKnown for oneCSA, CSA C22.2 No. 107.1, ENERGY STAR V1.0 (USA), FCC 15 B, ICES-003, UL 1778Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers171 mm100 mm
DepthDiffers439 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers219 mm230 mm
WeightDiffers20.1 kg6.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers330 mm195 mm
Package depthDiffers590 mm365 mm
Package heightDiffers330 mm335 mm
Package weightDiffers22.6 kg7.6 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one12 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8504408590
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Other featuresidentical
Output voltageKnown for one120 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRBP0078

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