September 7, 2011

Rumble in the Rack IV: APC 1.5k versus Liebert 1.5k

Its On... Can the very popular and best selling SUA1500RM2U ever meets its match?
Today, the Liebert GXT2 1500 enters the ring.. for Rumble in the Rack IV..
The APC SUA1500RM2U is frequently requested by people needing a 120volt UPS for small telcom loads.  Its a 2U unit, priced at about $300.  The Liebert is also a 2U, but a bit more money.

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After they Rumble... this what we found...

APC Smart UPS 1500  StoreLink (402b)

  • Is Cheaper
  • has 6 output (versus 4 for Liebert)
Liebert GXT2 1500 StoreLink  (lg412)
  • More VA at 1500va  (versus 1440va for APC)
  • More Watts 1050 (versus 980watts for APC)
  • Online Double Conversion Mode for allways On protection  (APC is line interactive)
  • Expandable Runtime  (no expandable capability for APC)
  • Lighter at 51lbs (versus 63lbs for APC)
  • 200% Overload ability for 8 cycles  (versus 100% limit for APC)
Both Units have
  • Similar batteries & run-time (13mins at half load)
  • Similar control options (USB and NetCard Option)
  • Minimal TVSS and EMI/RFI Filers
WINNER and its a lopsided win at that
Liebert GXT2 1500