V70-1500 vs APC SMT1500RM2U
Both are 1500 VA line-interactive platforms for entry-level servers, network closets, retail POS, and VoIP. Protection performance is comparable, but the platforms diverge on availability, mounting flexibility, rack depth, outlet density, and long-term ownership – the APC SMT1500RM2U was discontinued in January 2022.
What the V70-1500 brings
- An active 2026 platform with ongoing support (the APC is discontinued)
- Rack, wall, or tower mounting (vs rack-only)
- Eight outlets vs six on the APC
- A much shallower 10.5-inch-deep chassis (vs 18 in)
- 10 ft right-angle cord for easier routing
- 3-year battery warranty (vs 2 years on the APC)
1500 VA short-depth UPS comparison
| Specification | Xtreme Power V70-1500 | APC SMT1500RM2U | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | New product (2026) | Discontinued (Jan 2022) | V70 – active, supported platform |
| Topology | Line-interactive with AVR | Line-interactive with AVR | Comparable AVR protection |
| Capacity | 1500 VA / 900 W | 1500 VA / 1000 W | APC – slightly higher watt load |
| Form factor / mounting | 2U rack, wall, or tower (hardware incl.) | 2U rack only | V70 – broader flexibility |
| Output receptacles | 8 × NEMA 5-15R | 6 × NEMA 5-15R | V70 – more outlets |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 17.3 × 10.5 × 3.4 in | 17.0 × 18 × 3.4 in | V70 – much shallower depth |
| Power cord | 10 ft, right-angle 5-15P | 8 ft, straight 5-15P | V70 – easier routing |
| Management | LCD, USB (HID), RS-232, optional Web/SNMP | LCD, USB (HID), serial, Web/SNMP | Comparable monitoring |
| Warranty | 3 years electronics & battery | 3 years UPS, 2 years battery | V70 – longer battery warranty |
Specifications from the Xtreme Power V70-1500 vs APC SMT1500RM2U comparison datasheet; confirm against current vendor documentation. The APC SMT1500RM2U was discontinued in January 2022.
Choosing between them
The APC SMT1500RM2U is a discontinued platform; the V70-1500 is an actively supported 2026 replacement with broader mounting, more outlets, a much shallower chassis, and longer battery coverage. The APC supports a slightly higher watt load.
Choose the V70-1500 if you need
- An active, supported platform for new deployments
- Rack, wall, or tower mounting
- More outlets and a much shallower chassis
- A 3-year battery warranty
The SMT1500RM2U may fit if you need
- Matching an existing installed SMT1500RM2U fleet
- A slightly higher watt-load headroom
- Available remaining/refurbished stock
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