Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC SMX1500RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA vs Vertiv PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 8identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power
    • SMX1500RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:1200 W
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:1350 W
  • Input operation voltage (min)
    • SMX1500RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:75 V
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:83 V
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • SMX1500RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:154 V
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:159 V
  • Input frequency
    • SMX1500RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:50/60 Hz
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:45/65 Hz
  • Surge energy rating
    • SMX1500RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:645 J
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:570 J
  • Noise level
    • SMX1500RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:40 dB
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:45 dB
  • Battery recharge time
    • SMX1500RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:3 h
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:5 h
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • SMX1500RM2U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 1.5 kVA:-15 - 45 °C
    • PS1500RT3-120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:-15 - 40 °C

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Comparison of SMX1500RM2U, PS1500RT3-120
60 specifications
Features6 differ
UPS topologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLine-Interactive
Output power capacity1.5 kVA1.5 kVA
Output powerDiffers1200 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 ratingDiffers645 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 levelDiffers40 dB45 dB
Surge protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Surge protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNetwork
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
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
Maximum currentKnown for one12 AUnknown — 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
Designidentical
Form factorRackmount/TowerRackmount/Tower
Product colourBlackBlack
Rack capacity2U2U
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 m
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-15 - 45 °C-15 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 95%0 - 90%
Operating altitude0 - 3000 m0 - 3000 m
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 certificatesRoHSRoHS
CertificationDifferscUL, 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
WidthDiffers432 mm440 mm
DepthDiffers490 mm412 mm
HeightDiffers89 mm88 mm
WeightDiffers24.8 kg21 kg
Packaging dataidentical
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 weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 kg
Other features1 differ
Battery typeDiffersAPCRBC115Valve-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
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 one589 x 620 x 246 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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