P80g-3000 vs APC Smart-UPS SMT3000RMT2U
The Xtreme Power P80g-3000 and APC Smart-UPS SMT3000RMT2U are both 3000 VA 208 V line-interactive rack UPS with AVR. Both deliver full 2700 W; the P80g-3000 differentiates on shallower depth, IEC outlet flexibility, battery warranty, and TAA compliance.
What the P80g-3000 brings
- Shallower rack depth (24.6 in vs 26.9 in)
- Greater outlet flexibility with IEC C19/C13 receptacles
- Rack / tower convertible installation
- Longer battery warranty (3 yr vs 2 yr)
- Built-in TAA compliance for regulated procurement
Side-by-side specifications
| Specification | Xtreme Power P80g-3000 | APC Smart-UPS SMT3000RMT2U | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPS capacity | 3000 VA / 2700 W | 3000 VA / 2700 W | Equivalent usable output |
| Topology | Line-interactive with AVR | Line-interactive with AVR | Equivalent protection level |
| Form factor | Rack / tower convertible (2U) | Rackmount (2U) | P80g – added installation flexibility |
| UPS depth | 24.6 in | 26.9 in | P80g – shallower depth |
| Output receptacles | (1) C19 + (8) C13 | (2) NEMA L6-20R | P80g – greater outlet flexibility |
| Hot-swappable batteries | Yes | Yes | Serviceable without downtime |
| Warranty | 3-yr electronics / 3-yr battery | 3-yr electronics / 2-yr battery | P80g – longer battery coverage |
| TAA compliance | Yes | No | P80g – federal / regulated eligible |
| Regulatory listings | CE, RoHS | UL / cUL, ENERGY STAR | APC adds UL/cUL and ENERGY STAR |
Specifications from Xtreme Power’s supplied P80g-3000 vs APC SMT3000RMT2U comparison; based on publicly available manufacturer data. Both are 208V line-interactive AVR UPS. The APC carries UL/cUL and ENERGY STAR listings; the P80g lists CE/RoHS and is TAA compliant (manufactured in Taiwan).
Choosing between them
Both deliver full 2700 W line-interactive AVR protection. The P80g-3000 leads on depth, IEC outlet flexibility, battery warranty, and TAA; the APC adds UL/cUL and ENERGY STAR listings and fits APC-standardized environments needing NEMA locking outlets.
Choose the P80g-3000 if you need
- Federally funded / TAA-restricted procurement
- Rack deployments needing a shallower footprint
- IEC-based rack power distribution
- Longer battery warranty coverage
The Smart-UPS SMT3000RMT2U may fit if you need
- Standardization on the APC ecosystem
- Deployments requiring NEMA locking receptacles
- Non-regulated commercial installations
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