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APC SMT1500R2X180 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA vs APC SMT3000R2X180 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 29identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power capacity
    • SMT1500R2X180 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:1.5 kVA
    • SMT3000R2X180 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:3 kVA
  • Output power
    • SMT1500R2X180 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:1000 W
    • SMT3000R2X180 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:2700 W
  • Noise level
    • SMT1500R2X180 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:46 dB
    • SMT3000R2X180 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:55 dB
  • AC outlet types
    • SMT1500R2X180 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:NEMA 5–15R
    • SMT3000R2X180 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:NEMA 5–15R, NEMA L5-20R
  • Power plug
    • SMT1500R2X180 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:NEMA 5-15P
    • SMT3000R2X180 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:NEMA 5-30P
  • AC outlets quantity
    • SMT1500R2X180 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:6 AC outlet(s)
    • SMT3000R2X180 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:8 AC outlet(s)
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • SMT1500R2X180 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:7 min
    • SMT3000R2X180 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:3 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • SMT1500R2X180 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:25 min
    • SMT3000R2X180 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:10 min

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Comparison of SMT1500R2X180, SMT3000R2X180
46 specifications
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers1.5 kVA3 kVA
Output powerDiffers1000 W2700 W
Input operation voltage (min)75 V75 V
Input operation voltage (max)154 V154 V
Input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output operation voltage (min)120 V120 V
Output operation voltage (max)120 V120 V
Surge energy rating459 J459 J
Efficiency97.6%97.6%
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltage Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one5%Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelDiffers46 dB55 dB
Surge protectionYesYes
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
AC outlet typesDiffersNEMA 5–15RNEMA 5–15R, NEMA L5-20R
Power plugDiffersNEMA 5-15PNEMA 5-30P
AC outlets quantityDiffers6 AC outlet(s)8 AC outlet(s)
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Battery2 differ
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Number of battery cells11
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers7 min3 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers25 min10 min
Battery recharge time3 h3 h
Designidentical
Form factorRackmountRackmount
Product colourBlackBlack
Rack capacity2U2U
Cable length2.44 m2.44 m
Cooling typeActiveActive
Built-in fanYesYes
Display typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsBattery replacementBattery replacement
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
CertificationCSA, FCC-15 A, UL 1778CSA, FCC-15 A, UL 1778
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers432 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers457 mm683 mm
HeightDiffers89 mm86 mm
WeightDiffers28.6 kg4.43 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers31.9 kg51.7 kg
Other features1 differ
Nominal input voltage120 V120 V
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs594 x 603 x 251 mm600 x 980 x 254 mm

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