700–1500 VA · 120VAC · Line-Interactive Tower UPS Comparison
S71-1000 vs Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1000MT120
The S71-1000 and Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1000MT120 are 1000 VA / 600 W line-interactive UPS systems for desktop, network, and retail protection. The S71-1000 differentiates with faster transfer and recharge, more battery-backed outlets, higher surge protection, a touch LCD, and TAA compliance.
Xtreme Power
S71-1000
vs
Vertiv
Liebert PSA5-1000MT120
Where the S71-1000 leads
What the S71-1000 brings
- Faster typical transfer time (4 ms vs 6 ms)
- More battery-backed outlets (6 vs 5)
- Much faster recharge (4–6 h vs 12 h)
- Higher surge rating (465 J vs 316 J)
- Touch LCD interface
- TAA-compliant for government procurement
Side-by-side
Side-by-side specifications
| Specification | Xtreme Power S71-1000 | Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1000MT120 | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1000 VA / 600 W | 1000 VA / 600 W | Equal capacity |
| Topology | Line-interactive with AVR | Line-interactive with AVR | Equivalent |
| Output waveform (battery) | Simulated sine | Simulated sine | Equivalent |
| Transfer time (typical) | 4 ms | 6 ms (8 ms max) | S71 – faster transfer |
| Receptacles | (6) all battery-backed | (10) total: 5 battery + 5 surge | S71 – more battery-backed (6 vs 5) |
| Recharge | 4–6 h to 90% | 12 h to 90% | S71 – much faster recharge |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 5.1 × 12.6 × 7.1 in | 3.9 × 11.4 × 11.0 in | S71 – lower height |
| Weight | 18 lb | 17.9 lb | Comparable weight |
| Display | Touch LCD | LCD | S71 – touch interface |
| Data-line protection | RJ45 surge suppression | RJ45 / RJ11 + coax | Application dependent |
| Surge protection | 465 J | 316 J | S71 – higher surge rating |
| TAA compliance | Yes | No | S71 – government procurement |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Equal |
Specifications from Xtreme Power’s S71-1000 vs Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1000MT120 comparison; confirm against current vendor documentation.
Where each fits
Choosing between them
The S71-1000 leads on transfer, battery-backed outlets, recharge, surge rating, display, and TAA; the Vertiv offers more total outlets and added coax/RJ11 line protection.
Choose the S71-1000 if you need
- More battery-backed outlets and higher surge rating
- Much faster recharge (4–6 h vs 12 h)
- A touch-LCD interface
- TAA compliance for procurement
The Liebert PSA5-1000MT120 may fit if you need
- More total outlets (10) with coax/RJ11 line protection
- An existing Vertiv / Liebert standard
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