P80-1500 vs Eaton 5PX1500RTG2
The Xtreme Power P80-1500 and Eaton 5PX1500RTG2 are 120V pure sine wave line-interactive 2U rack/tower UPS with AVR, external-battery support, and an optional maintenance bypass. The 5PX G2 is unity power factor; the P80-1500 is the lighter, value-focused TAA-compliant alternative for branch, edge, and IT-closet deployments.
Where the P80-1500 fits
- Lighter chassis: 44.7 lb vs 50.7 lb for easier handling and rack loading.
- 5-15/20R receptacles accept both 15 A and 20 A plugs (Eaton 1500 is 5-15R only).
- TAA compliant for federal and regulated procurement, with competitive acquisition cost.
- Optional XBDM maintenance bypass and external P90-BP48 packs for extended runtime.
- Up to 99% ECO efficiency and a 3-year UPS & battery warranty.
Side-by-side specifications
| Specification | Xtreme Power P80-1500 | Eaton 5PX1500RTG2 | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 1500 VA / 1350 W | 1440 VA / 1440 W | Eaton higher real watts (unity PF); P80 higher VA |
| UPS topology | Line-interactive, AVR, sine wave | Line-interactive, AVR, sine wave | Equivalent protection |
| Output receptacles | (8) NEMA 5-15/20R | (8) NEMA 5-15R | P80 accepts 15 A and 20 A plugs |
| Weight | 44.7 lb | 50.7 lb | P80 approx 6 lb lighter |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 17.2 × 19.9 × 3.5 in (depth incl. bezel) | 17.2 × 17.6 × 3.4 in | Eaton approx 2.3 in shallower |
| Extended runtime | Yes — external P90-BP48 (up to 2) | Yes — up to 4 EBMs | Both extend; Eaton higher ceiling |
| Maintenance bypass | Optional XBDM module | Optional HotSwap MBP | Both offer an optional external bypass |
| Management | USB, RS-232, optional Web/SNMP | USB, RS-232, relay, optional cybersecure NETWORK-M2/M3 | Eaton adds cybersecure card + outlet metering |
| Efficiency | Up to 99% ECO mode | Up to 98%, Energy Star 2.0 | Comparable high-efficiency modes |
| TAA compliance | Yes | Yes | Both TAA-compliant |
| Acquisition cost | Value-positioned | Premium-priced | P80 typically priced well below the 5PX G2 |
| Warranty | 3-yr UPS & battery | 3-yr UPS & battery | Both 3-year |
Both are 1.5-class 120V line-interactive AVR pure sine UPS that accept external battery packs and an optional maintenance bypass, and both are TAA-compliant. The 5PX1500RTG2 rates slightly higher real watts (1440 vs 1350 W, unity PF), is about 2.3 in shallower, offers a higher runtime ceiling (up to four EBMs), and adds cybersecure NETWORK-M2/M3 management. The P80-1500 is lighter, accepts both 15 A and 20 A plugs, and is positioned on value. Confirm Eaton specifications against current Eaton documentation.
Choosing between them
Choose the P80-1500 for a lighter, value-focused TAA unit with flexible receptacles. Choose the 5PX1500RTG2 if you want maximum real watts, the shallowest depth, a higher runtime ceiling, or cybersecure network management.
Choose the P80-1500 if you need
- A lighter unit to handle and rack
- Receptacles that take 15 A and 20 A plugs
- TAA-compliant procurement at competitive cost
- Branch / edge / IT-closet backup
The 5PX1500RTG2 may fit if you need
- Maximum real watts (1440 W, unity PF)
- The shallowest 2U depth (17.6 in)
- A higher runtime ceiling (up to 4 EBMs)
- Cybersecure NETWORK-M2/M3 management + outlet metering
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