P80-2000 vs APC Smart-UPS X SMX2000LV
The Xtreme Power P80-2000 and APC Smart-UPS X SMX2000LV are 120V pure sine wave line-interactive UPS delivering 1800 W. The decisive difference is rack architecture: the P80-2000 fits the same power into 2U at 47 lb, where the SMX2000LV is a 4U unit at 85 lb.
What the P80-2000 brings
- Same 1800 W in 2U vs APC’s 4U — half the rack height.
- 47.4 lb vs 85.2 lb — roughly 38 lb lighter.
- Optional XBDM maintenance bypass (APC: none).
- Wall / 2-post mounting flexibility.
- Up to 99% ECO-mode efficiency and a 3-year battery warranty.
Side-by-side specifications
| Specification | Xtreme Power P80-2000 | APC Smart-UPS X SMX2000LV | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 2000 VA / 1800 W | 1920 VA / 1800 W | Equal 1800 W; P80 higher nominal VA |
| UPS topology | Line-interactive, AVR, sine wave | Line-interactive, AVR, sine wave | Equivalent protection |
| Rack height | 2U | 4U (short depth) | P80 half the rack height |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 17.2 × 18.9 × 3.5 in (2U) | 17.0 × 19.0 × 7.0 in (4U) | P80 denser in-rack |
| Weight | 47.4 lb | 85.2 lb | P80 approx 38 lb lighter |
| Input cord | 6 ft, NEMA 5-20P | NEMA 5-20P | Equivalent (both 20 A) |
| Output receptacles | (8) NEMA 5-15/20R | (6) 5-15R + (3) 5-20R + (1) L5-20R | APC more outlets (10 vs 8) + L5-20R |
| Extended runtime | Yes (P90-BP48 packs) | Yes (external packs) | Equivalent |
| Communications | USB, RS-232, optional Web/SNMP | USB, RS-232, SmartSlot (optional NMC) | Both local; no cloud dependency |
| Maintenance bypass | Optional XBDM module | None | P80 serviceable without downtime |
| Efficiency | Up to 99% ECO mode | Green mode | P80 higher peak efficiency |
| TAA compliance | Yes | Yes | Both eligible |
| Warranty | 3-yr UPS & battery | 3-yr UPS / 2-yr battery | P80 longer battery coverage |
Both are 2000-class line-interactive AVR sine wave UPS delivering 1800 W. The P80-2000 leads decisively on rack density and weight — the same power in 2U at 47 lb versus 4U at 85 lb — plus maintenance bypass, mounting flexibility, and battery warranty. The SMX2000LV offers more onboard outlets (10 vs 8) including an L5-20R. Real output watts are identical; P80 rates higher nominal VA. Confirm APC specifications against current APC documentation.
Choosing between them
Choose the P80-2000 for 2U rack density (vs APC’s 4U), far lighter weight, maintenance bypass, and wall/2-post mounting; the SMX2000LV fits APC-standardized sites wanting more onboard outlets where 4U height is acceptable.
Choose the P80-2000 if you need
- Rack-density-constrained deployments (2U vs 4U)
- Sites that handle and service their own units (weight)
- Maintenance bypass for in-place service
- Wall / 2-post branch and edge installations
The Smart-UPS X SMX2000LV may fit if you need
- Standardization on the APC Smart-UPS ecosystem
- Maximum outlet count and an L5-20R receptacle
- Deployments where 4U height is not a constraint
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