P80-2000 vs APC Smart-UPS X SMX2000LV
The Xtreme Power P80-2000 and APC Smart-UPS X SMX2000LV are 120 V pure sine wave line-interactive rack UPS delivering the same 1800 W. The decisive difference is rack architecture: the P80-2000 fits that 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 4U — half the rack height.
- 47.4 lb vs 85.2 lb — roughly 38 lb lighter.
- Optional XBDM maintenance bypass (APC: none).
- 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 P80-2000 | 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 |
| Form factor | 2U rack / tower / wall | 4U rack / tower | P80 2U vs 4U; adds wall & 2-post |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 17.2 × 19.9 × 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) |
| 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. Real output watts are identical; the P80 rates higher nominal VA. The P80-2000 leads decisively on rack density and weight (2U at 47 lb vs 4U at 85 lb), plus maintenance bypass, mounting flexibility, and battery warranty. Confirm APC specifications against current APC documentation.
Choosing between them
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 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 onboard outlet count and an L5-20R receptacle
- Deployments where 4U height is not a constraint
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