Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC SMT1000 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1 kVA vs Vertiv PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 4identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power capacity
    • SMT1000 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1 kVA:1 kVA
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:1.5 kVA
  • Output power
    • SMT1000 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1 kVA:670 W
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:1350 W
  • Input operation voltage (min)
    • SMT1000 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1 kVA:75 V
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:83 V
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • SMT1000 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1 kVA:154 V
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:159 V
  • Input frequency
    • SMT1000 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1 kVA:50/60 Hz
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:45/65 Hz
  • Surge energy rating
    • SMT1000 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1 kVA:459 J
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:570 J
  • Battery recharge time
    • SMT1000 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1 kVA:3 h
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:5 h
  • Form factor
    • SMT1000 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1 kVA:Tower
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:Rackmount/Tower

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Comparison of SMT1000, PS1500RT3-120
60 specifications
Features6 differ
UPS topologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLine-Interactive
Output power capacityDiffers1 kVA1.5 kVA
Output powerDiffers670 W1350 W
WaveformKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSine
Input operation voltage (min)Differs75 V83 V
Input operation voltage (max)Differs154 V159 V
Input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz45/65 Hz
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Surge energy ratingDiffers459 J570 J
Output power factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.9
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 dB
Surge protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Surge protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNetwork
Audible alarm modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLow battery alarm, Overload alarm
Output operation voltage (min)Known for one120 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output operation voltage (max)Known for one120 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltage Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one5%Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNEMA 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 5–15RUnknown — 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
Design2 differ
Form factorDiffersTowerRackmount/Tower
Rack capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2U
Cable lengthDiffers1.83 m3 m
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions2 differ
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
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 15000 mUnknown — 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 certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationDifferscUL Listed,UL 1778ANSI 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
WidthDiffers171 mm440 mm
DepthDiffers439 mm412 mm
HeightDiffers219 mm88 mm
WeightDiffers19.1 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 weightDiffers22.8 kg25 kg
Other features1 differ
Battery typeDiffersRBC6Valve-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 one328 x 595 x 376 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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