Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC SMX3000LVUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA vs CyberPower ST900U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.9 kVA

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 9identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • UPS topology
    • SMX3000LVUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA:Line-Interactive
    • ST900U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.9 kVA:Standby (Offline)
  • Output power capacity
    • SMX3000LVUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA:3 kVA
    • ST900U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.9 kVA:0.9 kVA
  • Output power
    • SMX3000LVUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA:2700 W
    • ST900U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.9 kVA:500 W
  • Waveform
    • SMX3000LVUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA:Sine
    • ST900U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.9 kVA:Pseudo sine
  • Input operation voltage (min)
    • SMX3000LVUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA:100 V
    • ST900U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.9 kVA:96 V
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • SMX3000LVUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA:127 V
    • ST900U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.9 kVA:140 V
  • Input frequency
    • SMX3000LVUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA:50/60 Hz
    • ST900U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.9 kVA:47/63 Hz
  • Output operation voltage (min)
    • SMX3000LVUS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA:100 V
    • ST900U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Standby (Offline) 0.9 kVA:120 V

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Comparison of SMX3000LVUS, ST900U
60 specifications
Features10 differ
UPS topologyDiffersLine-InteractiveStandby (Offline)
Output power capacityDiffers3 kVA0.9 kVA
Output powerDiffers2700 W500 W
WaveformDiffersSinePseudo sine
Input operation voltage (min)Differs100 V96 V
Input operation voltage (max)Differs127 V140 V
Input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz47/63 Hz
Output operation voltage (min)Differs100 V120 V
Output operation voltage (max)Differs127 V120 V
Transfer time (Line Mode to Battery Mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 ms
Surge protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOverload
Audible alarm modesDiffersAlarm when on battery, Low battery alarmAlarm when on battery, Fault, Low battery alarm, Overload alarm
Socket circuit breakerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Surge energy ratingKnown for one540 JUnknown — not stated by the source
EfficiencyKnown for one98%Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one55 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
AC outlet typesDiffersNEMA 5-15R, NEMA L5-20R, NEMA L5-30RNEMA 5-15R
Power plugDiffersNEMA L5-30PNEMA 5-15P
AC outlets quantityDiffers10 AC outlet(s)12 AC outlet(s)
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB port typeDiffersUSB Type-BUSB Type-A
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.2 Ah
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 min
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 min
Battery recharge timeDiffers3 h8 h
Battery life (max)Known for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Form factorDiffersRackmountCompact
Cable lengthDiffers2.44 m1.5 m
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower
Rack capacityKnown for one4UUnknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for oneButtonsUnknown — not stated by the source
Display typeKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating altitudeDiffers0 - 3048 m0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 15000 m
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB cable
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Doesn't containKnown for oneMercuryUnknown — not stated by the source
Safety regulation & standardsidentical
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL1778, cUL, FCC DOC B, CEC
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers178 mm309 mm
DepthDiffers483 mm177 mm
HeightDiffers432 mm78 mm
WeightDiffers38.6 kg3.49 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one633 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one586 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one330 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one47.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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