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.

 v. 

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

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Rumble in the Rack III: APC 3kva XL versus Tripplite 3kva XL

APC SmartUPS 3000va XL 3U  [313b]

vs.

Tripplite SmartPro 3000va XL 2U [tl312w]

APC Products outsell Tripplite at my store 20 to 1.  But its a shame, because on so many fronts, Tripplite is a better buy.  Take our best 3kva seller from APC versus the unloved Tripplite version

Both units

• Extended Run capatable at 48vdc
• 3000va - 120v
• Line Interactive Topology - Pure Sinewave

APC 3000va's Advantages

• More runtime  (3U frame v. 2U frame though)
• Black in color

Tripplite's Advantage

• $170 cheaper
• Native USB support
• Twistlock output receptacle for easy PDU connection
• Native 20amp T type receptacles
• Lighter... Can ship via Fedex  (APC must be freighted)

WINNER!  Tripplite

Rumble in the Rack II - APC 302b versus Liebert lp312

Its been a busy sales week for APC SUA3000RM2U units.  Despite having disparaging remarks about it on my webpage, its still sells out.  ... but can it stand up to the Liebert

$469 - APC SUA3000RM2U (302b) 

versus 

$515 - Liebert PS3000RT3-120XR (lp312)

 v. 

Both units have

• 3000va, 2700watts, 120volt line interactive power architecture
• 2U frame size with 480vah battery capacity

APC has

• Cheaper price

Liebert has

• Separate controllable receptacle banks
• Extended Run feature which allows for adding more batteries to increase runtime
• Can be either rack or tower and comes with free rack rails
• Network surge suppression
• Separate twistlock receptacle on dongle cord for ease of connection

WINNER:  Liebert... not even close

Rumble in the Rack I - APC 593g4 versus MGE mx593

APC SmartUPS Online 5000va (SURTD5000XLT) 

versus 

MGE Pulsar MX 5000va (87050)

 v. 

They both have:

• 5000va Double Conversion Online in a 3U frame
• 208 and 240volt options
• 4 output receptacles
• XL feature for extended run
• Rack or tower formats

The APC has:

• more battery capacity to start
• greater efficiency at (91%) full load

The MGE has:

• More voltage options 220, 230
• More wattage 4500watts (versus 3500watts)
• LCD Display
• Hardwire output
• Modular interconnect-ability to 10kva

WINNER - MGE Pulsar MX