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APC SMT1500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA vs APC SMT3000I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 35identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power capacity
    • SMT1500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:1.5 kVA
    • SMT3000I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA:3 kVA
  • Output power
    • SMT1500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:1000 W
    • SMT3000I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA:2700 W
  • Surge energy rating
    • SMT1500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:459 J
    • SMT3000I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA:365 J
  • Efficiency
    • SMT1500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:98.2%
    • SMT3000I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA:98.1%
  • Emergency Power Off (EPO)
    • SMT1500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:No
    • SMT3000I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA:Yes
  • Noise level
    • SMT1500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:45 dB
    • SMT3000I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA:53 dB
  • AC outlet types
    • SMT1500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:C13 coupler
    • SMT3000I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA:C13 coupler, C19 coupler
  • AC outlets quantity
    • SMT1500I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:8 AC outlet(s)
    • SMT3000I uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA:9 AC outlet(s)

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Comparison of SMT1500I, SMT3000I
57 specifications
Features6 differ
UPS topologyLine-InteractiveLine-Interactive
Output power capacityDiffers1.5 kVA3 kVA
Output powerDiffers1000 W2700 W
WaveformSineSine
Input operation voltage (min)151 V151 V
Input operation voltage (max)302 V302 V
Input frequency47/63 Hz47/63 Hz
Output operation voltage (min)220 V220 V
Output operation voltage (max)240 V240 V
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)YesYes
Surge energy ratingDiffers459 J365 J
EfficiencyDiffers98.2%98.1%
Emergency Power Off (EPO)DiffersNoYes
Output voltage Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)5%5%
Noise levelDiffers45 dB53 dB
Power protection featuresOverloadOverload
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Auto-restartYesYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
AC outlet typesDiffersC13 couplerC13 coupler, C19 coupler
Power plugKnown for oneC14 couplerUnknown — not stated by the source
AC outlets quantityDiffers8 AC outlet(s)9 AC outlet(s)
Number of output IEC jumpers22
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Battery2 differ
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers6.5 min5.1 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers23.1 min15.1 min
Battery recharge time3 h3 h
Hot-swap batteryYesYes
Automatic battery testYesYes
Cold startYesYes
Designidentical
Form factorTowerTower
Product colourBlackBlack
Cable lengthKnown for one1.83 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Display typeLCDLCD
LED indicatorsYesYes
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
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
CertificationC-tick, CE, EN 50091-1, EN 50091-2, VDEC-tick, CE, EN 50091-1, EN 50091-2, VDE
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers171 mm197 mm
DepthDiffers439 mm544 mm
HeightDiffers219 mm435 mm
WeightDiffers24.1 kg52.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers328 mm381 mm
Package depthDiffers595 mm762 mm
Package heightDiffers376 mm699 mm
Package weightDiffers27.2 kg63.7 kg
Other featuresidentical
Number of phases11
Nominal input voltage230 V230 V
Nominal output voltage230 V230 V
Communication options, slotSmartSlotSmartSlot
Output connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 x IEC 320 C13 & 1 x IEC 320 C19
Input connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEC-320 C20, Schuko CEE 7 / EU1-16P, BS1363A

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