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APC SUA1500IX38 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA vs Dell Smart-UPS RT 3000VA

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 12identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • UPS topology
    • SUA1500IX38 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:Line-Interactive
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA:Double-conversion (Online)
  • Output power capacity
    • SUA1500IX38 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:1.5 kVA
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA:3 kVA
  • Output power
    • SUA1500IX38 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:980 W
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA:2100 W
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • SUA1500IX38 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:286 V
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA:280 V
  • Output operation voltage (max)
    • SUA1500IX38 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:230 V
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA:240 V
  • Battery recharge time
    • SUA1500IX38 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:3 h
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA:2.5 h
  • LED indicators
    • SUA1500IX38 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:Power
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA:Yes
  • Width
    • SUA1500IX38 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.5 kVA:170 mm
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA:432 mm

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Comparison of SUA1500IX38, Smart-UPS RT 3000VA
63 specifications
Features6 differ
UPS topologyDiffersLine-InteractiveDouble-conversion (Online)
Output power capacityDiffers1.5 kVA3 kVA
Output powerDiffers980 W2100 W
WaveformSineSine
Input operation voltage (min)160 V160 V
Input operation voltage (max)Differs286 V280 V
Input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output operation voltage (max)Differs230 V240 V
Output frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Surge energy rating480 J480 J
Response timeKnown for one0 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one45 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Surge protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Audible alarm modesDiffersAlarm when on battery, Low battery alarmBattery replacement
Auto-restartKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Output operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 V
EfficiencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source92%
Crest factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3:1
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial interfaceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 ports11
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartSlotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC outlet typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC13 coupler, C14 coupler
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC20 coupler
AC outlets quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 AC outlet(s)
Number of type F outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of output IEC jumpersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeDiffers3 h2.5 h
Hot-swap batteryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in fanKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerYes
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRackmount/Tower
Rack capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3U
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.44 m
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)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 15000 m
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneRS-232, USB cableUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualYesYes
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
CertificationDiffersC-tick, CE, CSA, EN 50091-1, EN 50091-2, GOST, UL 1778, UL Listed, VDEBSMI, C-tick, CE, CSA, EN 50091-1, EN 50091-2, EN 55022 Class A, EN 60950, EN 61000-3-2, GOST, JEON, OSHPD, UL 1778, VDE, VCCI
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers170 mm432 mm
DepthDiffers439 mm660 mm
HeightDiffers216 mm130 mm
WeightDiffers24.1 kg54.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers330 mm603 mm
Package depthDiffers590 mm980 mm
Package heightDiffers370 mm347 mm
Package weightDiffers27 kg63.6 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85078000Unknown — not stated by the source

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