P80-3000 vs Eaton Tripp Lite SM3000RMXLNTAA
The Xtreme Power P80-3000(V2) and Eaton Tripp Lite SM3000RMXLNTAA are both high-capacity 3000 VA 120 V line-interactive rack UPS with AVR, sine wave output, and hot-swap batteries. The P80-3000 differentiates on full-load runtime and warranty; the Eaton offers higher watts, a shallower chassis, and more outlets.
What the P80-3000 brings
- Longer standard runtime at full load (about 4 min vs 3 min)
- Longer standard warranty on UPS and batteries (3 yr vs 2 yr)
- Line-interactive AVR with true sine wave output
- Hot-swappable batteries and external-pack runtime
- TAA compliance for regulated procurement
Side-by-side specifications
| Specification | Xtreme Power P80-3000V2 | Eaton Tripp Lite SM3000RMXLNTAA | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 3000 VA / 2700 W | 3000 VA / 2880 W | Eaton – slightly higher watts |
| UPS topology | Line-interactive, AVR, sine wave | Line-interactive, AVR, sine wave | Equivalent protection |
| Form factor | 2U rackmount | 2U rackmount | Equivalent mounting |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 17 × 24.6 × 3.5 in | 17 × 19 × 3.5 in | Eaton – shallower depth |
| Display | Graphical LCD | Graphical LCD | Equal usability |
| Hot-swappable batteries | Yes | Yes | Equal serviceability |
| Standard runtime | about 4 min | about 3 min | P80 – longer runtime |
| Extended runtime support | Yes | Yes | Both support external packs |
| Input power cord | 6 ft | 10 ft | Eaton – longer cord |
| Output receptacles | (6) 5-15/20R + (1) L5-30R | (8) 5-15/20R + (1) L5-30R | Eaton – more outlets |
| TAA compliance | Yes | Yes | Both eligible |
| Warranty | 3 years (UPS & batteries) | 2 years (UPS & batteries) | P80 – longer standard coverage |
Specifications from Xtreme Power’s supplied P80-3000(V2) vs Eaton Tripp Lite SM3000RMXLNTAA comparison; based on publicly available manufacturer data. Tripp Lite is an Eaton brand. The Eaton offers higher watts (2880 W), a shallower chassis (19 in), a longer cord, and more outlets; the P80 leads on standard runtime and warranty.
Choosing between them
Both are 3000 VA line-interactive AVR sine wave UPS with hot-swap batteries and TAA eligibility. The P80-3000 leads on standard runtime and warranty; the Eaton Tripp Lite offers slightly higher watts, a shallower chassis, a longer cord, and more outlets.
Choose the P80-3000V2 if you need
- Longer standard runtime and warranty coverage
- Hot-swappable batteries with external-pack runtime
- Government / regulated projects requiring TAA
- Lifecycle-cost-focused deployments
The SM3000RMXLNTAA may fit if you need
- Slightly higher watt capacity (2880 W)
- Racks with limited depth clearance (19 in chassis)
- Deployments needing more standard 5-15/20R outlets
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