Li90 30kVA vs APC Galaxy VS 30kVA
The Xtreme Power Li90-30k and APC Galaxy VS 30kVA are 30 kVA three-phase online double-conversion UPS for facility power in 208/120 V environments, both internal-battery systems. The Li90 uses lithium iron phosphate while the Galaxy VS uses VRLA. The Li90 differentiates on battery lifecycle, thermal tolerance, runtime, cabinet size, and weight; the Galaxy VS holds a slight online-efficiency edge.
What the Li90-30k brings
- Lithium iron phosphate batteries (longer life, less maintenance)
- Rated to 50 °C vs 40 °C
- Longer internal runtime (15 min vs 11 min)
- Much narrower and shorter cabinet
- Under half the weight (483 lbs vs over 1000)
Side-by-side specifications
| Specification | Xtreme Power Li90-30k | APC Galaxy VS 30kVA | Advantage / consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topology | Online double conversion | Online double conversion | Equivalent protection |
| Battery chemistry | Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) | VRLA | Li90 – LFP, longer life |
| Battery architecture | Internal modular lithium modules | Internal modular VRLA strings | Both internal modular |
| Output power factor | Unity (1.0) | Unity (1.0) | Equal unity PF |
| Efficiency (online) | Up to 94.5% | Up to 95.2% | Galaxy – slightly higher efficiency |
| Thermal range | Up to 50 °C | Up to 40 °C | Li90 – rated to 50 °C |
| Internal-battery runtime | 15 min (3 strings) | 11 min (5 strings) | Li90 – longer internal runtime |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 12.6 × 35.2 × 49.2 in | 21.7 × 33.3 × 77.6 in | Li90 – much narrower and shorter |
| Weight | 483 lbs (3 strings) | >1000 lbs (5 strings) | Li90 – under half the weight |
Specifications based on publicly available manufacturer documentation; confirm against current vendor data.
Choosing between them
The Li90 leads on battery lifecycle (LFP vs VRLA), thermal tolerance, internal runtime, cabinet size, and weight; the Galaxy VS holds a slight online-efficiency edge. Topology and unity power factor are equivalent.
Choose the Li90-30k if you need
- Lithium iron phosphate lifecycle (longer life, less maintenance)
- Operation to 50 °C
- Longer internal runtime
- A much smaller, lighter cabinet
- Facility modernization with predictable lifecycle cost
The APC Galaxy VS may fit if you need
- A slightly higher online efficiency
- An established VRLA platform with enterprise deployment history
- Alignment with an existing Schneider / APC standard
Frequently asked questions
Both are 30 kVA online double-conversion three-phase UPS with internal batteries. The Li90 uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP) for longer service life, higher thermal tolerance (50 vs 40 C), and a much smaller, lighter cabinet; the Galaxy VS uses VRLA and holds a slight online-efficiency edge (95.2% vs 94.5%).
The Li90-30k, about 15 minutes on three strings versus about 11 for the Galaxy VS on five. The Li90 also weighs under half as much (483 lbs vs over 1000).
Slightly, at this capacity, up to 95.2% online versus the Li90’s 94.5%. Over a lifecycle, the Li90’s lithium chemistry (longer life, fewer battery replacements, 50 C tolerance) is the larger cost factor for most facilities.
LFP batteries last longer, tolerate higher temperatures, and reduce replacement and maintenance planning over the system’s life, which is the Li90’s modernization argument. VRLA remains a lower up-front-cost, established option.
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