P80-3000V2 vs APC Smart-UPS X SMX3000RMLV2U
The Xtreme Power P80-3000V2 and APC Smart-UPS X SMX3000RMLV2U are 120V pure sine wave line-interactive 2U rack UPS delivering 2700 W with a 30 A L5-30P input and an L5-30R output. The P80-3000V2 differentiates on depth, weight, mounting flexibility, and battery warranty.
What the P80-3000V2 brings
- Same 2700 W, approx 2.7 in shallower (23.6 vs 26.3 in).
- 67.1 lb vs approx 85 lb — roughly 18 lb lighter.
- Tower, wall, 2-post and 4-post mounting (APC: rack / tower only).
- Up to 99% ECO-mode efficiency and a 3-year battery warranty.
- Same L5-30P input and L5-30R output.
Side-by-side specifications
| Specification | Xtreme Power P80-3000V2 | APC Smart-UPS X SMX3000RMLV2U | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 3000 VA / 2700 W | 2880 VA / 2700 W | Equal 2700 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 × 23.6 × 3.5 in | 17.0 × 26.3 × 3.5 in | P80 approx 2.7 in shallower |
| Weight | 67.1 lb | approx 85 lb | P80 approx 18 lb lighter |
| Input cord | 6 ft, NEMA L5-30P | NEMA L5-30P | Equivalent (both 30 A) |
| Output receptacles | (6) 5-15/20R + (1) L5-30R | (3) 5-15R + (3) 5-20R + (1) L5-30R | Comparable; both include L5-30R |
| Extended runtime | Yes (P90-BP72 packs) | Yes (SMX120RMBP2U packs) | Equivalent |
| Communications | USB, RS-232, optional Web/SNMP | USB, RS-232, SmartSlot (optional NMC) | Both local; no cloud dependency |
| 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 3000-class 2U line-interactive AVR sine wave UPS delivering 2700 W through an L5-30P input and L5-30R output. The P80-3000V2 leads on depth, weight, mounting flexibility, and battery warranty. Real output watts are identical; P80 rates higher nominal VA. Confirm APC specifications against current APC documentation.
Choosing between them
Choose the P80-3000V2 for depth-constrained 2U racks, a lighter chassis, wall/2-post mounting, and a longer battery warranty; the SMX3000RMLV2U fits APC-standardized sites comfortable with a deeper, heavier chassis and a mix of dedicated 5-15R / 5-20R outlet groups.
Choose the P80-3000V2 if you need
- Depth-constrained 2U racks at 3 kVA
- Sites that handle and service their own units (weight)
- Wall / 2-post branch and edge installations
- Local on-prem Web/SNMP management
The Smart-UPS X SMX3000RMLV2U may fit if you need
- Standardization on the APC Smart-UPS ecosystem
- A mix of dedicated 5-15R and 5-20R outlet groups
- Deployments where depth and weight are not constraints
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