700–1500 VA · 120VAC · Line-Interactive Tower UPS Comparison
S71-700 vs Vertiv Liebert PSA5-700MT120
The S71-700 and Vertiv Liebert PSA5-700MT120 are 700 VA / 420 W line-interactive UPS systems for desktop and network protection. The S71-700 differentiates with faster transfer and recharge, a more compact and lighter chassis, and TAA compliance.
Xtreme Power
S71-700
vs
Vertiv
Liebert PSA5-700MT120
Where the S71-700 leads
What the S71-700 brings
- Faster typical transfer time (4 ms vs 6–10 ms)
- Much faster recharge (4–6 h vs 12 h)
- Lower height and more compact chassis
- Lighter unit
- TAA-compliant for government procurement
Side-by-side
Side-by-side specifications
| Specification | Xtreme Power S71-700 | Vertiv Liebert PSA5-700MT120 | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 700 VA / 420 W | 700 VA / 420 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 | 6–10 ms typical | S71 – faster transfer |
| Receptacles | (4) all battery-backed | (10) total: 5 battery + 5 surge | Vertiv – 5 battery-backed + 5 surge |
| Recharge | 4–6 h to 90% | 12 h to 90% | S71 – much faster recharge |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 3.9 × 11.8 × 5.6 in | 3.9 × 11.4 × 11 in | S71 – lower height, more compact |
| Weight | 11.2 lb | 15.7 lb | S71 – lighter |
| Display | LCD | LCD | Equivalent |
| Communications | USB HID | USB | Equivalent |
| TAA compliance | Yes | No | S71 – government procurement |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Equal |
Specifications from Xtreme Power’s S71-700 vs Vertiv Liebert PSA5-700MT120 comparison; confirm against current vendor documentation.
Where each fits
Choosing between them
The S71-700 leads on transfer, recharge, footprint, weight, and TAA; the Vertiv offers more total outlets (10, with 5 battery-backed).
Choose the S71-700 if you need
- Much faster recharge (4–6 h vs 12 h)
- A more compact, lighter chassis
- TAA compliance for procurement
- Faster transfer
The Liebert PSA5-700MT120 may fit if you need
- More outlets (10 total, 5 battery-backed)
- An existing Vertiv / Liebert standard
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