P80-1500 vs APC Smart-UPS X SMX1500RM2UC
The Xtreme Power P80-1500 and APC Smart-UPS X SMX1500RM2UC are 120 V pure sine wave line-interactive 2U rack UPS delivering the same 1350 W. The P80-1500 differentiates on weight, high-current outlets, an optional maintenance bypass, mounting flexibility, and battery warranty.
What the P80-1500 brings
- Same 1350 W in a lighter chassis (44.7 lb vs 54.7 lb).
- High-current 5-15/20R outlets (APC: 5-15R only).
- Optional XBDM maintenance bypass for service without load interruption.
- Tower, wall, 2-post and 4-post mounting (APC: rack / tower only).
- Up to 99% ECO-mode efficiency and a 3-year battery warranty.
Side-by-side specifications
| Specification | Xtreme Power P80-1500 | APC Smart-UPS X SMX1500RM2UC | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 1500 VA / 1350 W | 1440 VA / 1350 W | Equal 1350 W; P80 higher nominal VA |
| UPS topology | Line-interactive, AVR, sine wave | Line-interactive, AVR, sine wave | Equivalent protection |
| Form factor | 2U rack / tower / wall | 2U rack / tower | P80 adds wall & 2-post mounting |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 17.2 × 19.9 × 3.5 in | 17.0 × 19.3 × 3.5 in | Comparable footprint |
| Weight | 44.7 lb | 54.7 lb | P80 approx 10 lb lighter |
| Input cord | 6 ft, NEMA 5-15P | NEMA 5-15P | Equivalent (both 15 A) |
| Output receptacles | (8) NEMA 5-15/20R | (8) NEMA 5-15R | P80 high-current outlets |
| Extended runtime | Yes (P90-BP48 packs) | Yes (external packs) | Equivalent |
| Communications | USB, RS-232, optional Web/SNMP | USB, RS-232, SmartConnect cloud + SmartSlot | Both local; APC adds SmartConnect cloud |
| 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 1500-class 2U line-interactive AVR sine wave UPS delivering 1350 W. Real output watts are identical; the P80 rates higher nominal VA. The P80-1500 leads on weight, high-current outlets, serviceability, mounting flexibility, and battery warranty. Confirm APC specifications against current APC documentation.
Choosing between them
Both are 1500-class line-interactive AVR sine wave UPS delivering 1350 W. The P80-1500 leads on weight, high-current outlets, serviceability, mounting flexibility, and battery warranty; the SMX1500RM2UC fits APC-standardized sites that want built-in SmartConnect cloud monitoring.
Choose the P80-1500 if you need
- Network racks wanting the same watts at lower weight
- Loads needing 5-20R high-current receptacles
- Service-critical sites needing maintenance bypass
- Wall or 2-post mounting in branch / IDF closets
The Smart-UPS X SMX1500RM2UC may fit if you need
- Standardization on the APC Smart-UPS ecosystem
- Built-in SmartConnect cloud monitoring out of the box
- All-15 A outlet environments
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