Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC SMX3000LVNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA vs Vertiv Liebert PSI5-1500RT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 11identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power capacity
    • SMX3000LVNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA:2.88 kVA
    • Liebert PSI5-1500RT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:1.5 kVA
  • Output power
    • SMX3000LVNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA:2700 W
    • Liebert PSI5-1500RT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:1350 W
  • Waveform
    • SMX3000LVNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA:Sine
    • Liebert PSI5-1500RT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:Pure sine
  • Input operation voltage (min)
    • SMX3000LVNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA:70 V
    • Liebert PSI5-1500RT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:75 V
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • SMX3000LVNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA:153 V
    • Liebert PSI5-1500RT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:146 V
  • Input frequency
    • SMX3000LVNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA:50/60 Hz
    • Liebert PSI5-1500RT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:55/65 Hz
  • Output operation voltage (max)
    • SMX3000LVNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA:120 V
    • Liebert PSI5-1500RT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:125 V
  • Output frequency
    • SMX3000LVNCUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 2.88 kVA:50/60 Hz
    • Liebert PSI5-1500RT120 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:57/63 Hz

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Comparison of SMX3000LVNCUS, PSI5-1500RT120
79 specifications
Features9 differ
UPS topologyLine-InteractiveLine-Interactive
Output power capacityDiffers2.88 kVA1.5 kVA
Output powerDiffers2700 W1350 W
WaveformDiffersSinePure sine
Input operation voltage (min)Differs70 V75 V
Input operation voltage (max)Differs153 V146 V
Input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz55/65 Hz
Output operation voltage (max)Differs120 V125 V
Output frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz57/63 Hz
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)YesYes
Maximum currentKnown for one15 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Surge energy ratingDiffers540 J1372 J
Emergency Power Off (EPO)YesYes
Output voltage Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one5%Unknown — not stated by the source
EMI/RFI noise filteringKnown for one55 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power protection featuresKnown for oneOverloadUnknown — not stated by the source
Audible alarm(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audible alarm modesKnown for oneAlarm when on battery, Low battery alarm, Overload alarmUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto-restartKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Output operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 V
Response timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 ms
Number of input phasesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of output phasesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
EfficiencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source96%
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 dB
Surge protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
AC outlet typesDiffersNEMA 5–15R, NEMA 5–20R, NEMA L5-30RNEMA 5-15R
Power plugDiffersNEMA L5-30PNEMA 5-15
AC outlets quantityDiffers10 AC outlet(s)6 AC outlet(s)
USB portYesYes
Serial interfaceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartSlotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T
Emergency Power Off (EPO) connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 h4 h
Hot-swap batteryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Automatic battery testKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cold startKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 min
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 min
Design2 differ
Form factorRackmount/TowerRackmount/Tower
Product colourBlackBlack
Rack capacityDiffers4U2U
Cable lengthDiffers2.44 m3 m
Display typeLCDLCD
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-15 - 45 °C-15 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 95%20 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 95%20 - 90%
Operating altitude0 - 3000 m0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 15000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Rack mount kitYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneRS-232, USB cableUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersBSMI, CSA, EN 50091-2, EN 55022 Class A, FCC Part 15 Class A, NOM, TAA, TUV, ULFCC, UL 497 B, ISTA
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers178 mm438 mm
DepthDiffers483 mm510 mm
HeightDiffers432 mm88 mm
WeightDiffers38.6 kg19.3 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BracketKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Resource CDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software CDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers586 mm258 mm
Package depthDiffers633 mm672 mm
Package heightDiffers330 mm550 mm
Package weightDiffers47.7 kg23.5 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Safety regulation & standardsidentical
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL 1778, c-UL-us

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